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Learn in historic Saffron Walden

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

Our history

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

Our approach

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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  • Pre-Prep (3-7 years)

    The first years of education are a voyage of discovery. It’s all about exploring, questioning, having a go and enjoying every achievement.

  • Prep (7-11 years)

    By nurturing fundamental qualities – from curiosity and resilience, to courage and creativity – we help every child to prepare for life beyond school.

  • 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.

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

  • Kindergarten and Parent & toddler group enjoying #StoriesSongsandRhymes #FeelingFestive @SPFSchools Thank you and Merry Christmas #SaffronWaldenLibrary @EssexLibraries https://t.co/qW0VOqitVx
  • A busy commendation assembly this morning, celebrating fabulous achievements @DameBradburys Well done everyone! Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Christmas... @SPFSchools https://t.co/2oGFzFnMta
  • Wet play Mr Evans style. #christmaspictionary 6Kv 6D. Will they have wet play on the Cayman Islands? Probably not very often. @SPFRosedaleHse @SPFSchools https://t.co/KQaJv9DVky
  • Come and join us this Friday 13th from 8.30- 10.30 at Madingley Village Hall for Christmas Creativity. Creative Christmas activities that will help you get into the festive spirit such; Christmassy messy play, painting and colouring activities and many more. #spf https://t.co/m1GgPi1nAy
  • Come and join us this Friday 13th at Dame Bradbury's for Christmas Stories, Songs and Rhymes with the librarian. It will help to encourage a lifelong love of books from an early age with a mix of old and new favourites. #damebradburyschool
  • Year 4 whole class violin! lots of very good questions and perfect plucking! https://t.co/7DqmH0yBoY

Calendar

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

    • Dame Bradbury's
    Autumn term ends
    13th December 2019
    All Day
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Baby & Toddler Group
    13th December 2019
    8:30am – 10:30am
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Carol Service
    13th December 2019
    11:00am – 12:00pm
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    DB's End of Term
    13th December 2019
    12:15pm – 3:15pm
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Baby & Toddler Group
    20th December 2019
    8:30am – 10:30am
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Nursery closure
    21st December 2019 – 01st January 2020
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Baby & Toddler Group
    27th December 2019
    8:30am – 10:30am
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Baby & Toddler Group
    03rd January 2020
    8:30am – 10:30am
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    Spring term begins
    08th January 2020
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    • Dame Bradbury's
    N1-Y2 Thematic Learning Launch Day
    08th January 2020
    8:30am – 3:15pm
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Latest News

  • Early years are outstanding in their nativity performance

    The children in early years worked tirelessly to put together a brilliant nativity production called ‘Mary’s knitting’, ab...

    11
    Dec

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  • Year 5 talk to local police officers

    Year 5 brought their theme - Crime and Punishment through the ages - to a brilliant close this week, with a visit from our local police offi...

    11
    Dec

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  • Year 4 star on local radio

    Year 4 students at Dame Bradbury’s recently recorded the well known 'Sleeps til Santa' song for Star Radio.

    11
    Dec

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  • Dame Bradbury’s pupils show social responsibility in Christmas appeal

    This December we have once again supported the Uttlesford Foodbank in a collaborative reverse advent calendar.

    11
    Dec

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  • Year 5 are visited by Judge Downes

    Year 5 at Dame Bradbury's were pleased to welcome His honour Judge Paul Downes to school recently as part of their work on Crime and Pun...

    05
    Dec

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  • TIST founder talks to Year 6 about sustainable agriculture

    On 15 November, Year 6 were joined by Ben Henneke, co-founder of TIST and his colleagues telling us how Kenyan farmers are leading the way i...

    05
    Dec

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  • IAPS Rugby Tournament

    The past couple of weeks have been relatively quiet on the fixture front but it has been great spending time with the pupils in school to de...

    04
    Dec

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  • Year 6's trip to Parliament and Buckingham Palace

    Children from Year 6 at Dame Bradbury's recently enjoyed a hugely successful trip to The Houses of Parliament and The Royal Me...

    02
    Dec

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  • Darcey Bussell DBE hosts a dance fitness event at Stephen Perse

    On Friday 29 November Darcey Bussell DBE, former ballet dancer and Strictly Come Dancing judge, came to Stephen Perse with DD...

    02
    Dec

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  • Fun at the half term holiday club!

    It was a busy, fun and exciting week at the October half term holiday club.

    13
    Nov

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  • Pupils represent Dame Bradbury's at the annual Girls’ STEM Olympiad

    On Monday 11 November, a group of ten Year 5 pupils spent the day in the splendid setting of Old Buckenham Hall School in Suffolk, for...

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    Nov

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  • Year 5 learn about the law by a visit from a local magistrate

    Children in Year 5 where treated to a visit by local magistrate (and parent) Mrs Sarah Rumsby as part of their work on Crime and Punishment...

    13
    Nov

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  • Dame B's blog

    Year 5 trip to Cornwall

    Year 5 enjoy the sun, sea and sand in Cornwall 

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