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Dame Alice Harpur School
Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BX
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General Information
| Gender: |
Girls only |
| Day/Boarding: |
Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
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| Age Range - Girls: |
Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
872 |
| Last Inspected: |
2004 - Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
GSA |
| Date: | 06/11/2008 |
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| Start: | 19:00 |
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| Finish: | 21:00 |
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| Address: | Dame Alice Harpur School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BX |
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| Contact's Name: | Vanessa Hicks |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01234 361915 |
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| Contact's Email: | admissions@dahs.co.uk |
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| Url: | www.dahs.co.uk/dameAlice/Admissions/Visitin |
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| Description: | Sixth Form Open Evening (November 2008): Our Sixth Form Open Evening is held in the Autumn Term each year for entry in the following September. This provides a relaxed opportunity to meet Heads of Departments and to discuss subject options available to your daughter as well as finding out more about the benefits of a Sixth Form education at Dame Alice Harpur School. |
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| How to register: | If you wish to book a place on our next Sixth Form Open Evening, please contact Vanessa Hicks, Admissions Manager, directly on 01234 361915, email admissions@dahs.co.uk. |
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| Date: | 15/11/2008 |
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| Start: | 9:15 |
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| Finish: | 13:00 |
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| Address: | Dame Alice Harpur School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BX |
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| Contact's Name: | Vanessa Hicks, Admissions Manager |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01234 361915 |
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| Contact's Email: | admissions@dahs.co.uk |
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| Url: | www.dahs.co.uk/dameAlice/Admissions/Visitin |
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| Description: | Open Morning (November 2008):
During Open Morning, families have the advantage of seeing all the facilities that we have on offer at their leisure and you have the opportunity to talk to staff and pupils who can respond informally to your questions. Both the Headmistress and the Head of the Junior School give talks on school life and there is also the opportunity to hear from the girls themselves |
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| How to register: | If you wish to book a place on our Open Morning, please contact Vanessa Hicks, Admissions Manager, directly on 01234 361915, email admissions@dahs.co.uk. |
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| Date: | 28/04/2009 |
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| Start: | 10:00 |
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| Finish: | 15:00 |
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| Address: | Dame Alice Harpur School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BX |
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| Contact's Name: | Vanessa Hicks, Marketing Manager |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01234 361915 |
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| Contact's Email: | admissions@dahs.co.uk |
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| Url: | www.dahs.co.uk/dameAlice/Admissions/Visitin |
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| Description: | Open House (April 2009): An Open House event is held in the Summer Term each year. This gives prospective parents the chance to view the school during a normal working day, with pupil guides available to show visitors around the school. |
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| How to register: | If you wish to book a place on our next Open House event, please contact Vanessa Hicks, Admissions Manager, directly on 01234 361915, email admissions@dahs.co.uk. |
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Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
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| Day (£): |
2270 - 3170 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Report & Exam & Interview |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Bursaries, Teachers family bursaries, Financial assistance for siblings |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
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Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
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Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
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7 - 19 |
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| Pupil Numbers |
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872 |
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168 |
Subject taught
Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Communication, Computing/IT, Dance, Design & Technology (CDT), Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, German, Government/Politics, Greek, History, Home Econ/Food & Nut, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Spanish, Textiles and Fashion
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Drama Studio, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Library, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Theatre
Activities
CCF/ACF, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Life Saving/1st Aid, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Pottery, Skiing, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Rowing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
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: |
Inter denominational |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
16286 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
293 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
820 / 6012 |