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Bedford School
Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU
School Information
A nationally respected boarding and day school for boys; Bedford offers diversity, excellence and breadth of opportunity. Founded in 1552, Bedford currently has 1093 students with 269 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: |
713 |
| School Inspection Report: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
HMC |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
6423 - 8257 |
| Day (£): |
5098 - 5098 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam, Test, Scholarship Exam, Interview, Report, Assessment, Exam results |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Music scholarships, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sport scholarships, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
13 - 19 |
|
13 - 19 |
|
|
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| Pupil Numbers |
253 |
|
460 |
|
301 |
|
Subjects taught
Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Design and Technology (DT), Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, Government/Politics, History, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Religious Studies, Spanish
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, All weather surface, Art & Technology Centre, Art studio, Astroturf, CDT Centre, Chapel, Climbing Wall, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Cricket nets, Design & Technology Suite, Drama Studio, Fitness suite, 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, Environmental/Green club, Film/Video Club, French cine/news Club, Gardening, Life Saving/First Aid, Mandarin, Maths Puzzle Club, Model United Nations, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Poetry, Pottery, Printing, Science club, Scuba diving, Student Magazine, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Year book, 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, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest 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 |
| DfE Reference Number: |
822 / 6002 |