Bede's Reviews & FAQs
Are you considering Bede's for your child? We have put together a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the school to help you.

Reviews of Bede's
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Frequently asked questions about Bede's
Where is Bede's?
Bede's is in Upper Dicker, East Sussex. The school's address is: Upper Dicker, East Sussex, BN27 3QH.
Is Bede's for boys or girls?
Bede's is a Coed school.
What type of school is Bede's?
Bede's is a Pre-Prep, Prep & Senior school offering Day & Boarding places for approximately 1000 pupils.
What age do girls join Bede's?
Girls can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do girls join Bede's?
Girls can join the school from 0 through until 18 years.
What age do girls join Bede's
Bede's is for boys only.
What age do boys join Bede's?
Boys can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do boys join Bede's?
Boys can join the school from 0 through until 18 years.
What age do boys join Bede's
Bede's is for girls only.
Who is the CEO of Bede's?
Peter Goodyer is the CEO. Read more about Peter Goodyer.
Who owns Bede's?
The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website. Read more about the governance of Bede's.
When was Bede's inspected?
Bede's is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years. Read the inspection reports for Bede's
Which schools are the main destinations for Bede's leavers?
Pupils from Bede's go on to a number of senior schools including:
Who are the main feeder schools for Bede's?
'Feeder' schools for Bede's include:
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