Bedford School

Boys, 7-18
Day & Boarding
Bedfordshire

"Bedford School is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 7 to 18 located in the town of Bedford. The school is part of The Harpur Trust, a charity which has been providing education and supporting the community since 1566."

  • Bedford School is a boys-only prep and senior school, offering both day and boarding places.
  • The school welcomes approximately 1000 boys aged from 7 to 18 years.
  • Bedford School is located at Bedford in Bedfordshire.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Bedford School.
Age
Boys, 7-18
Type
Prep & Senior
Category
Day & Boarding
Size
1000 pupils
Bedford School

is of Bedford School.

Ethos of Bedford School

Bedford School was founded in 1552, introduced boarding in 1811 and moved to its current campus in 1891. The school's mission is 'to teach boys to think intelligently, act wisely and be fully engaged in a challenging and changing world. In order to deliver this, we concentrate our efforts in three main areas: developing the young man within, realising his academic potential and providing sustainability over time.'

Recent developments include the £6m Quarry Theatre, a £3m upgrade to the Science Building, a new music school and numerous other enhancements. A third of pupils currently receive a scholarship and/or financial assistance with fees.

Attain asked the school, what makes Bedford School different – and why should parents consider it?

At Bedford School we recognise that every single boy is different, and are indeed proud to observe that there is no one 'Bedford boy’.

Instead, with both inspiration and support, we seek to nurture each boy's individual interests and encourage him to develop them as far as he can take them; but we, like parents, are devoted to ensuring he loves his childhood because he only gets it once.

Bedford School aims for balanced, outward-looking, forward-thinking, kind and sociable young men who are comfortable in their own skins.

When it is time to take the next step, each boy leaves as a good man, secure in his values, happy and ready to take his place in the world.
Source: Bedford School
Bedford School

Visiting Bedford School

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 Bedford School.

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Bedford School Fees, Inspections & Governance

Inspections

Bedford School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

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Bedford School Admissions

To find out more about Bedford School, contact the Admissions team at the school.

Bedford School location map
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU.

Boys, 7-18 · Day & Boarding

To discover more, visit the Bedford School website.

Bedford School Leavers' Destinations

At the end of their time at Bedford School, pupils go on to a number of leading senior schools. Recent destinations include:

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