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Learn in historic Saffron Walden

A setting steeped in history. An education built for the future.

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A great foundation for the future

Friendship, fun and discovery – the foundation for a lifelong love of learning

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Learning and creativity go hand-in-hand

A creative community, where ideas, individuals and imaginations thrive

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Welcome

“Set in the heart of Saffron Walden, our school is a creative community, where ideas, individuals and imaginations thrive. Our boys and girls share a willingness to experiment and question, to rise to the challenge ...”

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  • School life

    The outside world can seem scary to a small person. We make sure it’s a warm, welcoming, happy (and decidedly noisy) place, where every challenge leads to a real achievement.

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Enriched learning

Exploring drama, the arts, music and sport is integral to learning here. From ballet to gardening, textiles to tennis – our enrichment activities encourage our pupils to collaborate, build confidence and discover new skills and interests.

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@DameBradburys

  • 5P have created these art works based on a traditional tale from China, the Willow Pattern, which is currently the focus of their English lessons. They could use any non-digital medium they chose. Amazing creativity and use of materials 5P! @SPFSchools @SPFRosedaleHse https://t.co/d8lgBDaZkM
  • Year One have been learning about a balanced diet. All this home learning means the right food for our bodies is so important! #homelearning #healthyeating @SPFSchools https://t.co/2tXyQ59iZp
  • Thanks to our eco team and Miss Govier for the launch of our Pledgehog campaign in assembly this morning. You've heard some of the staff pledges, so now over to you! #noPlanB ⁦@SPFSchools⁩ ⁦@SPFRosedaleHse⁩ https://t.co/q97qoCV0B4
  • PE Year 1 #puffed out https://t.co/KMHzd3ls0e
  • 4B have been working on their punctuation skills by enjoying 'Kung Fu Punctuation.' Henrietta the cat was rather alarmed though! We learned the moves together & then created presentations to teach others. Great fun! Active learning in action - Dame B's style! @SPFSchools https://t.co/BvgireZlHJ
  • 4B enjoyed some well-earned social time in breakout rooms today after a busy & successful week. It was lovely to hear the giggling, chattering & general mucking about! It made Miss B smile. You've been brilliant this week 4B - you should be very proud of yourselves! @SPFSchools https://t.co/3Aa2ufDU9g

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Keep up to date on forthcoming activities in both Pre-Prep and Prep.

    • Dame Bradbury's
    Postponed - DB House Charity Day: Sutherland
    22nd January 2021
    8:30am – 3:30pm
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    DB's 5P Class Assembly
    25th January 2021
    9:50am – 10:30am
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Dame Bradbury's and Rosedale House Children's Mental Health Week: Integrated Learning Week
    01st February 2021 – 05th February 2021
    All Day
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Foundation Chess Tournament tbc
    04th February 2021
    12:30pm – 4:00pm
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    DB's 6WP Class Assembly
    05th February 2021
    8:30am – 9:10am
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Cancelled - DB Year 5 play
    10th February 2021
    6:00pm – 7:00pm
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Rosedale House and Dame Bradbury's Year 5 virtual Collaboration
    11th February 2021
    1:30pm – 3:30pm
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Cancelled - DB Y1 and Y2 Production
    11th February 2021
    2:45pm – 3:15pm
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    DB Year 6 remote German Language Tasters
    12th February 2021
    11:30am – 12:50pm
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Spring half term
    15th February 2021 – 19th February 2021
    All Day
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Latest News

  • Stephen Perse Foundation recognised in annual school awards Sunday Times East Anglia Independent Secondary School of the Decade

    The Stephen Perse Foundation, a family of leading independent co-educational schools in Cambridge and Saffron Walden, has been recognised in...

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    Nov

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  • The Bionic Men visit years 5 and 6

    Children in Year 5 and 6 across the foundation recently enjoyed a hugely informative 'Google Meet' session with two of the world'...

    01
    Jul

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  • Years 1 and 6 return to school

    This week Dame Bradbury's has been more lively than in recent weeks with the return of years 1 and 6 to school where they have...

    03
    Jun

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  • Productive first week of remote teaching across Stephen Perse

    It's the end of the first week of remote teaching - and what a productive week it has been! We are extremely proud of how both our pupil...

    27
    Mar

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  • Pupils across Stephen Perse settle into learning from home

    Since Monday normal school life at Stephen Perse has changed. Pupils across our schools have sat down at their dining room tables...

    25
    Mar

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  • Year 3 are visited by the Norfolk Children’s Book Centre for new topic 'Amazing Authors'.

    Dame Bradbury's welcomed our friends for an eventful Collaboration Day themed around our current topic, ‘Amazing Authors...

    16
    Mar

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  • Year 2 make a rocket balloon!

    Recently our Year 2 class had the challenge of making a balloon move along a piece of nylon thread.

    02
    Mar

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  • Year 4 visit the Cambridge Museum of Computing

    On Friday 28 February, Year 4 visited the Museum of Computing in Cambridge.

    02
    Mar

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  • Reception visit Saffron Walden Library

    Reception class really enjoyed their trip to Saffron Walden library.

    27
    Feb

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  • In a Garden In China

    In a Garden in China,” is a colourful story based upon the Chinese tale of The Willow Pattern Plate. This powerful play was brought to...

    27
    Feb

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  • Special mission - Reception class

    Last term we had a special mission to help an explorer find the missing characters from her story.

    27
    Feb

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  • The House of One Hundred Clocks

    Children at Dame Bradbury's were treated to a wonderfully entertaining talk by local author Anne Marie Howell whose latest novel, The Ho...

    27
    Feb

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    Year 5 trip to Cornwall

    Year 5 enjoy the sun, sea and sand in Cornwall 

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