A message from the Principal
Welcome to the exceptional community that is Radford College.
We offer a vibrant learning environment in which each student is seen, heard, known and supported to carve out a pathway to achieve their personal best.
Radford has cemented its position as a high-performing co-educational school that focuses on the realisation of every child’s potential from Pre-Kindergarten through to Year 12.
Radford fosters a learning culture in which students thrive in the pursuit for academic excellence. We encourage intellectual rigour, independent thinking and value academic study and achievement. We want our students to be challenged and to develop a love of learning, so they can harness the intellectual habits that allow them to maximise their potential.
As an Anglican school, we pride ourselves on creating opportunities for fostering a holistic educational experience through our comprehensive co-curricular, sport and performing arts programs. The College is globally minded and committed to helping students understand their role in the world to become empowered and engaged social change-makers through leadership and service.
At Radford, students learn to celebrate their differences, accept their common humanity and work considerately with others to make a valuable contribution to society.
We strive to model the College values – Truth, Compassion and Wisdom – every day.
I believe that a quality education is one driven by a commitment to character development. Radford is dedicated to creating a learning environment that ensures young people live their lives through a sense of belonging, fulfil their potential and develop strong moral principles about what is good and just. Schools have a responsibility to provide students with the opportunity to discover who they are, what they stand for and to model and scaffold positive behaviour. That’s what we do at Radford.
Never has it been more important for schools to amplify the central position of wellbeing. Here at Radford, we place equal importance on wellbeing support and academic expectations. Personal goals, cognitive flexibility and courage play an integral role in supporting young people to flourish for their future.
By belonging to the Radford College community, every person is supported on their own journey to knowledge and fulfilment.
I encourage you to visit us in person and look forward to sharing our exciting vision for the future of Radford College — a place of quality education for all.
Christopher Bradbury
Principal
More about us
Radford College is a leading independent co-educational Anglican school in Canberra, offering a seamless Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 journey on one expansive campus. We combine academic excellence with co-curricular depth, values-based learning and a culture of belonging. Guided by our values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom, we are committed to nurturing capable, compassionate and confident young people who will make a meaningful impact in a changing world.
Truth. Compassion. Wisdom.
Radford at a glance
Who we are
- A leading independent co-educational Anglican school in Canberra.
- Continuous learning journey from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 on one campus.
Our difference
- Academic excellence combined with co-curricular depth and innovation.
- Over 100 co-curricular opportunities across sport, creative and performing arts, service and global experiences.
- A values-driven education guided by Truth, Compassion and Wisdom.
Our campus
- Expansive grounds beside Gossan Hill nature reserve, close to universities and the Australian Institute of Sport.
- Purpose built facilities designed to foster collaboration, wellbeing and innovation.
Our promise
- Every student is known, supported and encouraged to flourish.
- We prepare young people to lead with integrity, think boldly and act responsibly in a rapidly changing world.
Start your journey
Book a campus tour to experience Radford College in person, or apply now to secure your child’s place in our Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 community.
