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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:
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
Contact's Phone Number:	01234 362217
Contact's Email:	admissions@bedfordschool.org.uk
Url:	www.bedfordschool.org.uk/default.asp?page=7
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.
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

	Boarding		Day		Sixth Form
	Boys	Girls	Boys	Girls	Boys	Girls
Age Range	13 - 18		12 - 18
Pupil Numbers	240		435		205

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