Bede's, Upper Dicker BN27

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Bede's

"Bede's is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 months to 18 years. The school is situated on two separate sites, with the prep school by the sea in Eastbourne and the senior school located in the heart of the Sussex countryside. The school prides itself on 'discovering and developing the talents of each and every pupil' and is a school 'where every girl and boy is encouraged to aspire to be the best they can be, but most importantly they are empowered to enjoy their learning.'"

Bede's is a coed pre-prep, prep and senior school, offering both day and boarding places.
The school welcomes approximately 1000 pupils with boys and girls aged from 0 to 18 years.
Bede's is located at Upper Dicker in East Sussex.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Bede's.

Age

Boys & Girls, 0-18

Type

Pre-Prep, Prep & Senior

CEO Peter Goodyer

Peter Goodyer is the Head and CEO of Bede's and joined the school in 2016.

Peter Goodyer is CEO of Bede's.

Ethos of Bede's

Head Peter Goodyer says: 'Every child is unique, each possessing hidden talents which wait, like treasure, longing to be unearthed.'

'At Bede's, we foster a community of discovery which encourages every individual to find and develop these passions, seek new horizons, develop lasting friendships and achieve their potential.'

We offer education from the age of 3 months through to 18 years and pride ourselves on developing the talents of each and every pupil.

Bede's is a school where every pupil is encouraged to aspire to be the best they can be, but most importantly they are empowered to enjoy their learning.

Bede's is a colourful and busy place, with lots of energy and a delightful rhythm. We are welcoming, kind and extremely ambitious for all of our pupils.

At Bede's, we foster a community of discovery which encourages every individual to find and develop these passions, seek new horizons, develop lasting friendships and achieve their potential.

We are also, significantly, firm believers that if children are happy during their time in school then their happiness will inform their successes – so much so that every teacher and pupil at Bede's is united by the idea that if we support one another and work hard then we can all exceed every expectation.

Bede’s School includes a number of truly unique amenities including its own zoo, a multi-award winning art school and the UK’s oldest residential modern dance and ballet school.

Source: Bede's

Visiting Bede's

Open Events provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Find out more about open mornings at Bede's.

Sep

20

Prep School Open Morning

Visit Bede's Prep School and Nursery and get the chance to meet pupils and staff whilst exploring the school. Discover more about the Prep School Open Morning.

Sep

27

Senior School Open Morning

Visit Bede's Senior School and get the chance to meet pupils and staff whilst exploring the school. Discover more about the Senior School Open Morning.

Bede's Fees, Inspections & Governance

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Inspections

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 report