# Radford College

Radford College is an independent school, Anglican, coeducational day school, located in Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Founded in 1984, the college is named after Bishop Lewis Bostock Radford. It has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for over 2,100 students from pre-kindergarten to Year 12.

## History

Radford opened its doors in 1984 under founding principal Jock Mackinnon AM, with 235 students and 15 staff. Professor T.B. Millar AO served as the inaugural chairman. Radford presently has more than 2,100 students enrolled across its Junior (Years pre-kindergarten to 6), and secondary School (Years 7–12).

### Principals

| Years | Principal |
| 2025–present | Christopher Bradbury (formerly principal of Northholm Grammar School) |
| 2023–2025 | Andy Gordon (formerly acting Principal, Head of Junior School, currently foundation principal of Stromlo Forest Anglican College) |
| 2014–2023 | Fiona Godfrey OAM (formerly headmaster of St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School) |
| 2009–2013 | Phillip Heath AM (currently headmaster of Barker College) |
| 2001–2008 | David Mulford (later headmaster of Newington College) |
| 1993–2000 | Graeme Wigg |
| 1989–1992 | Peter Casson |
| 1983–1989 | Jock Mackinnon AM (was appointed before the college opened, formerly headmaster of Pulteney Grammar School) |

### Chairman of the Board

| Years | Chairman |
| 2021–present | Vicki Williams |
| 2017–2021 | Steve Baker |
| 2008–2017 | Ian Morison |
| 2003–2007 | Ray Young |
| 1985–2003 | Lawrie Willet AO |
| 1982–1985 | Tom Millar (was appointed before the college opened) |

## Curriculum

Junior School pupils undertake the International Baccalaureate Primary Years programme.
The Secondary School operates a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Religious and Values Education, and Physical education as well as various electives including Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Design and Technology, and Languages. A strong emphasis is placed upon service learning and active participation in co-curricular activities.
In Senior School, students work toward the Year 12 Certificate, a credential awarded to ACT secondary students on completion of their studies. Radford College offers a range of courses leading to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), in addition to accredited courses for students not seeking to enter university. In 2011, more Radford students sought tertiary entrance than any other school in Canberra, with 93% of students receiving an ATAR. Radford College has a record of academic success, with its Year 12 graduates achieving the highest median ATAR of all ACT schools in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

## Connections with other schools

Radford College is an active member in Round Square, with exchanges and participation in conferences and service opportunities.
Radford College is twinned with the following schools:
* Konko Gakuen school in Okayama prefecture, Japan
* Kure National College of Technology, in Hiroshima, Japan
* BISU High School in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

## Collegians and notable alumni

The Radford Collegians are about building a community that provides ongoing support to members on a social, educational and career level. With over 6,500 former students, the group seeks to connect Collegians to each other and the College. It is committed to three core pillars of focus including social & community awareness, business & career opportunities and giving back. These pillars guide the Radford Collegians in success and growth. They organise reunions and mentoring programs, support College functions and raise funds for community outreach programs.
* Alistair Coe MLA – former leader of the opposition at the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
* Samuel Beever – diplomat, former Australian High Commissioner to Cyprus
* Nicholas Bishop – actor
* Dale Brede – former Supercars Championship Racing driver
* Katherine Calder – skier and Winter Olympian
* Ryan Carters – first class cricketer for New South Wales and Victoria
* Jo Clay – member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
* Jessica Cottis – artistic director and chief conductor of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra
* David Dawson – first-class cricketer, a former player for the Tasmanian Tigers and NSW
* Stef Dawson – actress, known for playing Annie Cresta in the Hunger Games film franchise
* Anna Flanagan – hockey player for the Hockeyroos
* Jane Garrett – Mayor of Yarra and a Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly and the Victorian Legislative Council.
* Chloe Hosking – racing cyclist, competing in UCI championship
* Elanor Huntington – Dean of Engineering at the Australian National University
* Nick Kyrgios – tennis player
* Luke Letcher – Olympic bronze medallist, Australian men's quadruple scull
* Sam Michael – Formula One engineer, former director at McLaren F1 and Williams F1.
* Rachel Moseley – diplomat, Australian Ambassador to Mexico, former DFAT assistant secretary, Latin America and Eastern Europe Branch, former Deputy Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea
* Kaz Patafta – soccer player for Lanexang United F.C.
* Tom Rogic – Socceroo, Futsalroo, Nike 'The Chance' winner, and professional soccer player for Celtic in the Scottish Premier League.
* Allan Sly – probability theorist, professor of mathematics at Princeton University, 2018 MacArthur Fellow
* Rohan Telford – Sports Scientist
* Jesse Wagstaff – professional basketball player for the Perth Wildcats
* Simon Young – Deputy Principal at The Geelong College
* Stefan Qin – Notable cryptocurrency fraudster
* Andrew Welling - Hong Kong Rugby League player, and Social Entrepreneur

## Notable faculty – current and former

* John Foulcher – Australian poet
* George Huitker – Australian Musician