About
Co-educational day and boarding school for ages 7 to 18 in Bedford, England, with Prep, Upper School and Sixth Form. It is welcoming girls from September 2027.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · A Level · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 7–18
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1552
- Term dates
- https://www.bedfordschool.org.uk/term-dates/
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Prep Junior (Years 3-5) Day | GBP 6,679 |
| Prep Junior (Years 3-5) Flexi Boarding - | GBP 7,767 |
| Prep Junior (Years 3-5) Flexi Boarding - | GBP 8,311 |
| Prep Junior (Years 3-5) Flexi Boarding - | GBP 8,855 |
| Prep Junior (Years 3-5) Weekly Boarding | GBP 10,814 |
| Prep Junior (Years 3-5) Full Boarding | GBP 12,105 |
| Prep Senior (Years 6-8) Day | GBP 8,753 |
| Prep Senior (Years 6-8) Weekly Boarding | GBP 9,841 |
| Prep Senior (Years 6-8) Weekly Boarding | GBP 10,385 |
| Prep Senior (Years 6-8) Weekly Boarding | GBP 10,929 |
| Prep Senior (Years 6-8) Weekly Boarding | GBP 13,558 |
| Prep Senior (Years 6-8) Full Boarding | GBP 14,370 |
| Upper and Sixth Form Day | GBP 10,306 |
| Upper and Sixth Form Flexi Boarding - Tw | GBP 13,511 |
| Upper and Sixth Form Flexi Boarding - Th | GBP 14,580 |
| Upper and Sixth Form Flexi Boarding - Fo | GBP 15,744 |
| Upper and Sixth Form Weekly Boarding | GBP 16,852 |
| Upper and Sixth Form Full Boarding | GBP 17,744 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 150
- Enrolment fee
- GBP 1,200
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 9
- Open days
- 2026-11-07, 2026-11-16, 2026-11-17, 2026-11-18, 2026-11-19
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
Exam results
- A Level · Top grades
- 50%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
Sports
- Rugby
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Rowing
- Golf
Arts
- Creative arts
- Orchestras
- Ensembles
- Theatre productions
After-school activities
- Clubs and societies
Upcoming events
- Nov16Mon
- Nov17Tue
- Nov18Wed
- Nov19Thu
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