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Bedford School
Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU
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School Information
A nationally respected boarding and day school for boys; Bedford offers diversity, excellence and breadth of opportunity. Founded in 1552, Bedford now has 1110 students with 259 boarders. The School is set in parkland in the centre of Bedford, 50 miles north of London. Tradition combines with innovative educational thinking to provide a challenging environment within a strong community.
General Information
| Gender: |
Boys only |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
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| Size: |
675 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
HMC |
| Date: | 24/04/2010 |
| Start: | 10:00 |
| Finish: | 12:30 |
| Address: | Bedford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU |
| Contact's Name: | Rachael Johnston |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01234 362217 |
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| Contact's Email: | admissions@bedfordschool.org.uk |
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| Url: | www.bedfordschool.org.uk/default.asp?page=7 |
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| Description: | Our Open Morning is an ideal opportunity to tour the School, meet both staff and boys and find out about life at Bedford School. If you are unable to attend on this date, please do get in touch as we are very happy to arrange private tours and visits at a more convenient time. We look forward to welcoming you to Bedford School. |
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| How to register: | Contact Rachael Johnston, Admissions Secretary, on 01234 362217 for additional details or visit bedfordschool.org.uk |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
5862 - 7536 |
| Day (£): |
3895 - 4789 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Test, Scholarship Exam, Interview, Report & Interview, Report & Exam & Interview |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Music scholarships, Sport scholarships, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
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Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
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Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
13 - 18 |
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12 - 18 |
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| Pupil Numbers |
240 |
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435 |
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205 |
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Subjects taught
Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, History, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Product Design, Religious Studies, Spanish
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, All weather surface, Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, CDT Centre, Chapel, Climbing Wall, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Drama Studio, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sports Hall, Squash Courts, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Amnesty International, Archery, Art, Astronomy, Bridge, CCF/ACF, Ceramics, Chess, Chinese, Choir, Computing/IT, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Environmental/Green club, Film/Video Club, French cine/news Club, Life Saving/First Aid, Mandarin, Maths Puzzle Club, Model United Nations, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Pottery, Printing, Science club, Scuba diving, Student Magazine, Theatre trips, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing, Fitness Training, Fives, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Martial Arts, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Urban
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Church of England |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Halal, Other, Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
39791 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
88 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
823 / 6002 |