Welcome from our Head of School

Welcome to Dame Bradbury's School, a vibrant and nurturing community committed to our core motto: Nurturing Individuality, Celebrating Excellence.

At Dame Bradbury’s, we provide a nurturing and inclusive environment from Early Years to Year 6. We promote exceptional pastoral care alongside personalised learning experiences for all our pupils. Our commitment to ambition, creativity and individuality drives us to cultivate independent thinkers, who aspire to excellence.

At the heart of everything we do is the key aim of supporting and encouraging every child to be the best they can be as individuals. We understand that choosing the right school is essential, and our commitment is to provide a truly bespoke, tailored provision that meets the needs and passions of each pupil.

We achieve this unique blend of personal care and high aspiration by offering the best of both worlds: a strong, close-knit school deeply rooted in the Saffron Walden community, backed by the extensive strength and superb opportunities of the wider Stephen Perse Cambridge family. This combination makes Dame Bradbury's School truly unique.

Dame Bradbury's is a place where every child's potential is recognised, celebrated, and expertly developed. We invite you to come and explore further how we can provide the foundation for your child's success.

James McCaughran

Head of Dame Bradbury's Junior School