additional information 2024 BEDFORD SCHOOL
01 additional information 2023 BEDFORD SCHOOL
Contents 02.
Introduction
04.
Admissions The Admissions Process September 2025 Entry Assessments International Pupils Financial Matters
09.
The Bedford Week
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Life at Bedford Academic Pastoral Activities Community Partnership Programme Bedford School Association
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Results and Destinations
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Transport
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The School Estate
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How to Find Us Key Contacts
02 introduction BEDFORD SCHOOL
The teenage years are exciting and full of boldness, creativity and fun; they are also as fragile as they are pivotal. Whilst constantly aiming to inspire (high quality teaching, strong relationships and a wonderful environment combine to achieve this), Bedford School also provides a safe framework from which such energy can thrive. We believe that being a boys’ school certainly helps us to provide the security and structure that boys need during the teenage years to pursue their interests and passions for life. Academic results are very strong and in 2023 boys once again excelled with a superb set of results and top-flight university destinations. However, academic results themselves only matter in so far as choice over the next stage is concerned; far more important is the curiosity, ingenuity and sense of fun which academic, and other, interests inspire – and, therefore, the sort of man each boy becomes. Furthermore, good manners, consideration for others, and an ability to communicate effectively in both formal and informal settings are even more important today than they have ever been. Boys are emerging now from school into a world which is becoming increasingly competitive and technological, but one in which it has never been more important to accentuate the wonders of being human. Through our three areas of strategic focus: digital technology, community partnerships and entrepreneurship, we aim to equip the boys with the skills of empathy, creativity, imagination, and sophisticated communication, amongst others, to prepare them for the world of work and to be good men. Boys here are busy, enjoy life and build not only happy memories, but also strong foundations for interesting and varied lives. Do, please, come and meet them! And I look forward to meeting you, too. James Hodgson, Head Master
03 introduction BEDFORD SCHOOL
04 admissions BEDFORD SCHOOL
The Admissions Process 1. Visit Bedford School We warmly invite families to visit the school to see it in action, to meet the boys and staff and get a flavour of life at Bedford School. Open Events We offer open events each spring and autumn to enable families to see the school in action, meet key staff and our pupils. For the latest open event dates, please visit our website or get in touch with our Admissions Team by emailing admissions@bedfordschool.org.uk or by calling +44 (0)1234 362216. Personal Visits We also encourage parents to join us at the school for a personal visit, even if you have previously visited the school at an open event. A personal visit will be tailored to suit your needs. We are always happy for boys to join their parents on these visits.To book your visit, please email admissions@bedfordschool.org.uk. 2. Register your son Parents are welcome to register their son with us at any time. However, registrations should be submitted no later than 1 December in the year prior to intended entry (2 December 2024 for 2025 entry), to allow us to forward all the necessary information to you regarding your son’s assessment day in the following January. Our online registration form can be found on our website www.bedfordschool.org.uk. The registration form must be submitted, along with the non-refundable registration fee of £125, a colour copy of your son’s full birth certificate (listing parent names) and a colour copy of your son’s passport photograph page. We recommend early registration, especially for families who also wish to apply for scholarships and/or fee assistance, as additional forms need to be completed and returned by the same 1 December deadline (2 December 2024 for 2025 entry). For further information on scholarships and bursaries, please see page 8. 3. Entrance Assessments Bedford School is a selective school and all boys are required to sit our entrance assessments. Our aim is to establish each boy’s readiness to cope with the academic and social demands of the school.
Further details on assessments can be found on page 6. We also request a confidential reference from the Headteacher of your son’s current school, and your son will be interviewed by a senior member of staff. 4. Places Offered Results of the assessments at the school for entry in September 2025 will be sent out by email on Wednesday 12 February 2025. Families have until Wednesday 5 March 2025 to accept the place. After this date, the offer may be passed to another family.
Key Dates for 2025 Entry Registration Deadline Monday 2 December 2024 Scholarship Application Deadline Monday 2 December 2024 Bursary (Fee Assistance) Application Deadline Monday 2 December 2024, 5pm UK Entrance Assessments 13+ (Year 9) Week commencing Monday 13 January 2025 14+ (Year 10) Monday 13 January 2025 16+ (Year 12) Tuesday 21 January and Tuesday 30 January 2025 Scholarship Assessments 13+ Academic Scholarship Call Back Thursday 23 January 2025 16+ Academic Scholarship Tuesday 21 January 2025 13+ & 16+ Art Scholarships Wednesday 22 January 2025 13+ & 16+ Drama Scholarships Wednesday 22 January 2025 13+ & 16+ Music Scholarships Tuesday 28 January and Wednesday 29 January 2025 13+ Sport Scholarships Monday 20 January 2025 16+ Sport Scholarships Friday 24 January 2025 13+ & 16+ Golf Scholarships Monday 27 January 2025
“An enviable community where boys look out for each other across the year groups - a truly brotherly atmosphere.” The Good Schools Guide
05 admissions BEDFORD SCHOOL
September 2025 Entry
1.
Visit Bedford School
Get a taste of everyday life at the school at one of our open events or through a personal visit. To book a visit for your family please call the Admissions Team on +44 (0)1234 362216 or email admissions@bedfordschool.org.uk.
2.
Register your son
Once you have registered your son, you can also apply for scholarships and/or a bursary (fee assistance).
Registrations and applications made by
2 December 2024
Entrance and scholarship assessments
January 2025
3. Sit the entrance test
4.
Places Offered
Results of assessments are sent out by email on Wednesday 12 February 2025 Places must be accepted by 5 March 2025
Boys applying for Year 9 entry who perform particularly well on the BSAT are invited back for further testing and an interview for an academic scholarship.
06 admissions BEDFORD SCHOOL
Assessments Year 9 (13+) Pre-Test (optional) Candidates who register early for 13+entry are invited to sit the Independent Schools Examination Board (ISEB) Common Pre-Test at their current school. The pre-test can be taken when a candidate is in either Year 6 or 7 (and currently anytime between November and March of those academic years). Conditional and unconditional places can be offered at this stage. The Common Pre-Test is a computer-based test in English, mathematics, and verbal and non-verbal reasoning and is designed to enable all children to demonstrate their academic potential without excessive preparation. Further details on the Year 9 Pre-Test can be found on the school website. Year 9 (13+) Entrance Assessments All boys who are looking for entry into Year 9 are assessed in English and mathematics. In addition, we assess underlying ability using the Bedford School Aptitude Test (BSAT). This is not a test of knowledge but is designed to identify a student’s intelligence, processing capacity and working memory. The test is taken online at Bedford School. Boys who perform particularly well on the BSAT are invited back for further academic scholarship testing and an interview before we select scholarship recipients. Sample familiarisation tests are available on the school website. Year 10 (14+) Entrance Assessments All boys who are seeking entry into Year 10 are assessed in English, mathematics and underlying ability. Sixth Form Entrance Assessments Boys are asked to indicate their preferred A-Level or IB pathway subject choices in advance of their assessment day. They sit an underlying ability assessment and have an interview with a senior member of staff. We also request a confidential reference from the Headteacher of their current school and an indication of their predicted GCSE grades. In addition, boys applying for a 16+ academic scholarship are required to sit two subject papers of their choice. Offers made after the Sixth Form assessments in January are conditional on performance at GCSE and are confirmed once GCSE results are published in August. Details of grade requirements for the Sixth Form can be found on the school website. Further details on all our entrance assessments can be found on our website within the Admissions section www.bedfordschool.org.uk/admissions.
07 admissions BEDFORD SCHOOL
International Pupils Bedford School welcomes applications from boys who live overseas. We require boys to have a reasonable level of fluency in English to ensure that they can thrive academically and socially right from the first day. Registered boys can be tested from the September prior to the year of entry. The assessments may take place at Bedford School, at the British Council or through an approved agent. We will also request a confidential reference from the Headteacher of each applicant's current school, a copy of his last two school reports (in English), and if we have not had the opportunity to meet with the pupil, we will conduct an interview via Microsoft Teams. However, we strongly encourage boys and their families to visit the school, wherever possible. Year 9 (13+) and Year 10 (14+) Boys whose first language is not English will be required to sit an EAL assessment (English as an Additional Language) as well as a mathematics paper and an underlying ability assessment.
Guardianship
Families living overseas must appoint a guardian in the UK for their son. The guardian will have the authority to act on behalf of the parents, if necessary, and make arrangements for time away from school and travel. All guardians who are not relatives must be AEGIS or BSA accredited.
Visas
Any pupil who wishes to study in the UK and does not hold a British passport must have a visa to allow him to do so. The school is able to provide a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) once a place has been accepted. Further information may be obtained from the UK Government Visas and Home Office websites.
Pre-Sixth Form (15+) The Pre-Sixth Form course is a one-year intensive GCSE programme, primarily aimed at international students. It is intended that boys see this as a foundation year before moving into the Sixth Form at Bedford School. Boys whose first language is not English will be required to sit an EAL assessment (English as an Additional Language) as well as a mathematics paper and an underlying ability assessment. Sixth Form (16+) Boys will be required to indicate their choice of A-Level or IB pathway subjects. All boys will then sit a written examination in EAL assessment (English as an Additional Language) in addition to subject papers for either three of their chosen A-Level pathway subjects, or for their three higher level subjects for the International Baccalaureate (IB).
“Six senior boarding houses - four on-site and two just a short walk away - all adapted Victorian villas, each with its own character and all bright and roomy.” The Good Schools Guide
08 admissions BEDFORD SCHOOL
Financial Matters Fees
Scholarships
Deposits Acceptance Deposit Payable by the parents of each pupil on acceptance of a place
£1,000
Additional Deposit Payable in addition to the Acceptance Deposit by parents of pupils whose normal residence is outside the United Kingdom
£14,000
Fees (per term) - Academic Year 2023/2024 Day Flexi Boarding* Two nights per week Three nights per week Weekly Boarding Full Boarding
£8,157 £10,693 £11,540 £13,338 £13,794
*In the Upper School and Sixth Form, boys have the option to board for either two or three nights within a chosen block (Block A: Sun, Mon, Tue. Block: B Wed, Thu, Fri). Nights cannot be selected from more than one block (in order to allow effective management and to provide stability for boys in the House). Flexi boarding in the Fifth Form and above is offered exclusively in Burnaby House. Please refer to the school website for the full fees sheet, which includes details of costs for digital devices, music tuition, English as an Additional Language (EAL), speech and drama lessons, Chinese lessons, private sports tuition (golf and tennis) and occasional boarding. Please note: fees for the next acdemic year are announced in June and displayed at www.bedfordschool.org.uk/admissions/fees
Generous scholarships are available to current boys and external candidates as they enter Year 9 (13+), and to external candidates only at Year 12 (16+). Boys may be considered for a scholarship on entry to the school in Years 10 and 11 (Pre-Sixth Form course), subject to the availability of funding. The scholarships are awarded to boys who excel academically or show outstanding talent in art, computer science, drama, music or sport (including golf). Detailed information about scholarships available at 13+ and 16+ can be found on our website as well as within our scholarship booklet, which can be requested from our Admissions Team. The deadline for scholarship applications is 1 December in the year prior to intended entry (2 December 2024 for 2025 entry).
Bursaries (Fee Assistance)
Each year we are able to offer some financial support through bursaries to parents of boys who would otherwise be unable to afford the fees. Bursary awards are academically competitive and all applicants must meet the school's academic requirements as a minimum, with both achievement and potential taken into consideration. We welcome bursary applications from parents who require financial assistance for their son to join us at our key entry points in Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Year 12 (16+). All our bursary awards are subject to means-testing of family income and capital. Bursaries of up to 100% of school fees are possible. The deadline for bursary applications is 5pm on 1 December in the year prior to intended entry (2 December 2024 for 2025 entry). The online bursary application along with school registration must be completed by this date, if you wish to be considered for a bursary. Please note, fee assistance cannot be offered to applicants at any other time. Detailed information about our bursaries can be found on the website.
“Pupils respond positively to the wide-ranging curriculum, relishing the opportunities available to them.” Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Report
09 the bedford week BEDFORD SCHOOL
The Bedford Week Bedford School operates a six-day timetable, with lessons for all boys on Saturday mornings. This longer working week allows for three whole afternoons of sport and helps to ensure that boys enjoy an evenly paced and productive schedule. Monday to Friday, the day starts with a tutor group period, where boys catch up on all of the latest notices and key information that they will need for the day ahead and beyond. Lessons then begin at 8.55am (8.40am on Saturdays). On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, boys have eight lesson periods. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, lessons finish after period 5 (lunchtime) to enable the boys to enjoy a wide range of sports and activities during the afternoon. Monday
Tuesday
Twice per week, all boys in the Upper School come together for a whole school assembly in the Great Hall. There is also one Chapel assembly each week. Beyond the timetabled school day, there is a wide range of co-curricular activities on offer for boys, as well as academic clinics for additional support and guidance. Boys who need to stay later, or who wish to study or complete their prep (homework), can join boarders for dinner (for a small charge) and stay for supervised prep in the library until 7.00pm.
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Tutor Period 08:35 - 08:55
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Period 1 08:55 - 09:35
Period 1 08:40 - 09:20
Period 2 09:35 -10:15
Period 2 09:20 - 10:00
Period 3 10:15 - 10:55
Period 3 10:00 - 10:400
BREAK 10:55 - 11:15
BREAK 10:40 - 11:00
Period 4 11:15 - 11:55
Period 4 11:00 - 11:40
Period 5 11:55 - 12:40
Period 5 11:40 - 12:20
LUNCH
School Assembly 13:55 - 14:10
Chapel Assembly 13:55 - 14:10
School Assembly 13:55 - 14:10
Period 6 14:15 - 14:55 Period 7 14:55 - 15:35
Games and Activities
Games and Activities
Period 8 15:35 - 16:15 Co-curricular Programme to 18:00
Matches
10 life at bedford BEDFORD SCHOOL
Life at Bedford Academic
The Bedford Curriculum, extending well beyond the requirements of the National Curriculum, is structured to provide a balanced and varied choice of subjects, which will cater towards each individual boy’s strengths. Our broad and traditional curriculum prepares boys for GCSE and IGCSE exams, and for either the A-Level or International Baccalaureate (IB) pathway exams in the Sixth Form. Boys typically take ten GCSE/IGCSEs. Boys pursuing the A-Level pathway* begin Lower Sixth studying four subjects. Some pursue all four until the end of the two years; most take the option to drop to three A-level or BTEC subjects by the time they start Upper Sixth, which brings with it an increased commitment to the school's Community Partnerships Programme. With the A-Level pathway, all boys undertake the Bedford School Independent Project (BSIP) in the Lower Sixth; this is a piece of independent research on a topic of their own choosing. Some boys then opt to convert this work into an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). All IB boys undertake an Extended Essay. * The A-Level Pathway includes two BTEC Level 3 options, Sports & Exercise Science and Enterprise & Entrepreneurship. Read more about the A-Level Pathway at www.bedfordschool.org.uk/ academic-excellence/a-level
Regular lectures and talks from both staff and visiting speakers, as well as workshops, take place alongside lunchtime and after school academic clinics.
Pastoral
Pastoral care lies at the heart of everything that we do as a school. We believe that every boy needs to be happy in order to succeed, and that selfesteem is key for boys as they move through the school and beyond.
“The house system and the diversity within the school community are real strengths of the school and underpin the consideration which pupils show for each other.” Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Report
Bedford School is alive and active seven days per week, ensuring that not only the boarders but also day boys benefit from our strong boarding ethos. There are very few schools that a boy can attend as a day boy, still be in the majority, and yet share classes, teams and friendships with others from around the world.
On the playing field, sport is greatly enhanced by classroom teachers who work alongside the school's professional sports staff to deliver outstanding sport for all. Through shared experiences and common goals, staff and boys develop a great camaraderie, a deep understanding of each other as individuals and a mutual respect. Houses Boys are organised into houses, with each boarding house twinned with a day house. These houses form the heart of our pastoral care system, providing a sense of belonging to every boy, whether a day boy or a boarder. • • • • • •
Pemberley twinned with Crescent Burnaby twinned with Bromham Sanderson’s twinned with Ashburnham Redburn twinned with Paulo Pontine Phillpotts twinned with St Cuthbert's Talbot's twinned with St Peter's
Boys may board on a termly, weekly or flexi (two or three nights per week) basis. Those who choose to weekly board go home after lessons on Saturdays, subject to school commitments, and return either on Sunday evening or early on Monday morning. Our boarding houses are small in size and run as an extended family by each Housemaster and his or her spouse, supported by an Assistant Housemaster and a team of Tutors, matrons and domestic staff. Vertical Tutor Groups We operate a vertical tutor group system, which allows new and younger boys to grow and develop alongside older boys; this encourages both learning and responsibility, removes peer group pressure and helps to guide and inspire our younger boys, while developing leadership skills in the older ones. For continuity, throughout his time at the school, each boy’s Tutor remains the same. Each Tutor follows his or her tutees' academic progress closely and, in partnership with parents, provides direct and individual support and guidance. Together with Housemasters, Tutors work to ensure that boys settle in quickly and successfully.
11 life at bedford BEDFORD SCHOOL
Activities
An extensive and diverse range of activities, clubs and societies are available to boys. The clubs and societies, which range from general interest to academic, from the arts to sport, typically run at lunchtimes and between 4.30pm and 6.00pm during the week. From Astronomy to the Climate Action Group to the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, there is something for every boy. A wealth of academic extension opportunities are available to all year groups each week in the form of academic societies, as well as academic clinics that provide additional support and guidance. Most clubs are open to all boys and free of charge. Please refer to the website for the full list of clubs and societies this year. Boys also benefit from our partnership with Bedford Girls' School, with pupils coming together for co-curricular activities, including joint theatre productions, music ensembles, debates and combined societies. In addition, through the Combined Cadet Force, 280 pupils from the two schools work together to develop leadership skills, self-reliance and resilience. The two schools also collaborate in certain areas of the PHSE curriculum to enable pupils to share thoughts, attitudes and experiences, learning from each other as they develop as young adults.
Community Partnership Programme
Now in its fifth year, our Community Partnership Programme for the Lower Sixth (Year 12) ensures that all of our boys, wherever in the world they are from, play a meaningful part in our local community while they are at the school. Our programme has been developed to ensure that it creates true partnerships that are equally valued and respected by the boys, the school and those that we support.
By the time they leave the Upper Sixth (Year 13), each boy will have contributed to our local community through a long term (minimum of one term) and meaningful partnership. We see this sort of engagement as hugely beneficial to the boys in ensuring that they grow into responsible citizens and, hopefully, connected to and helpful to the community in which they live.
The Bedford School Association
The Bedford School Association (BSA) represents the Bedford Prep Parents' Guild, Parents' Guild (Upper School), Past Parents Association, Old Bedfordians Club (alumni) and Bedford School Foundation Trust (development). The BSA works with all these groups to create a sense of attachment and an active network which positively supports the school. Through numerous events, reunions, sports fixtures and Eagle Connect (our online networking platform) they work to bring the school community closer together. The Parents’ Guild The Parents’ Guild is a group of parents and guardians of boys at the school who organise social events and are also responsible for the running of the nearly new shop, where pre-loved uniform is available for purchase. The Parents’ Guild also raises funds to be used for projects that benefit the boys, as well as support the school’s chosen charities. The Parents’ Guild is always keen to receive new ideas and welcomes anyone interested in getting involved.
Boys have worked in partnership with local state primary schools giving language lessons, playing the piano for choir groups, leading extra sport practices, giving guitar recitals and tuition, and supporting individual reading programmes, as well as regularly visiting and entertaining residents in a number of local care homes and helping various charitable organisations.
“Pupils understand that the decisions they make may affect their future and reflect both on themselves and upon the community of which they are a part.” Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Report
12 results and destinations BEDFORD SCHOOL
2023 Results and Destinations A-Levels
17% of qualifications were graded A* 44% of qualifications were graded A* to A 72% of qualifications were graded A* to B
International Baccalaureate
18% of qualifications were graded 7, the equivalent to A* at A-Level 43% of qualifications were graded 7/6, the equivalent to A*/A at A-Level 84% of qualifications were graded 7/6/5, the equivalent of A*, A or B at A-Level
GCSE
46% of qualifications were graded 9 to 8 69% of qualifications were graded 9 to 7 84% of qualifications were graded 9 to 6
Destinations For our Sixth Form leavers, 72% of all A-Level grades were at A* to B, leading to a spectacular range of post-school university destinations, courses and careers. The breadth and diversity of courses that boys took up was equally impressive, from Sports Science, Creative Music Technology, Ethics, Value and Philosophy, Marine Biology, Media and Communications, Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources, Music, Multimedia and Electronics, Zoology, Real Estate and Optometry to more traditional choices such as Business, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, Architecture and Physics. Six boys also went on to read Medicine. Top-flight university destinations for 2023 included Oxford, London School of Economics (LSE), Edinburgh, Imperial College, York, St Andrews, Durham, University College London (UCL), King’s College London (KCL), Leeds and Loughborough. 75% of boys went on to Russell Group and/or Times Top 30 universiies in autumn 2023.
“By the time they leave the school, pupils have developed a mature outlook and they have the necessary skills in place to enjoy successful lives in higher education and in their future careers.” Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Report
13 results and destinations BEDFORD SCHOOL
LEICESTER Law
University Destinations
NOTTINGHAM Industrial Economics with Insurance Music and Music Technology Philosophy Physics Physics and Philosophy NOTTINGHAM TRENT Business Business Management Business Management and Accounting and Finance Business Management and Entrepreneurship Business Management and Marketing Computer Science (AI) Marketing Media Communications and Culture Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Sport and Exercise Science
DURHAM Anthropology x2 Liberal Arts x2 Mathematics NEWCASTLE Economics and Business Management English Literature with Creative Writing Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Music Urban Planning
EDINBURGH Italian and English Literature
YORK Electronic Engineering with Music Technology Systems
LIVERPOOL Mathematical Sciences
LANCASTER Computer Science Environmental Science
LEEDS English and History of Art Music, Multimedia and Electronics
MANCHESTER Politics and Arabic
BIRMINGHAM Geography Materials Science and Engineering Medicine Pharmacy Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
SHEFFIELD Aerospace Engineering Computer Systems Engineering International Relations and Politics Materials Science and Engineering SHEFFIELD HALLAM Physiotherapy
CARDIFF Accounting and Finance Dentistry Optometry CARDIFF METROPOLITAN Business and Management
PLYMOUTH Biomedical Science Robotics
EAST ANGLIA Economics Geography Mechanical Engineering NORWICH ARTS Games Art and Design OXFORD Ancient and Modern History OXFORD BROOKES Accounting and Economics Foundation in Business Property Development and Planning Real Estate Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
SWANSEA Marketing
EXETER Accounting and Finance Computer Science Economics Flexible Combined Honours x2 Geography (Science) International Relations Politics
LOUGHBOROUGH Architecture Automotive Materials Business (Elite Athlete Pathway) History Politics, Philosophy and Economics Sport and Exercise Science
BRISTOL Economics with Innovation Medicine Physics BATH Aerospace Engineering Business Computer Science Economics Sport
READING Agricultural Business Management Biomedical Engineering Economics and Finance Zoology PORTSMOUTH Computer Science SOUTHAMPTON Business Management Civil Engineering Economics and Business Management Environmental Geoscience Marine Biology
CITY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON Business Management Finance with Actuarial Science Mechanical and Design Engineering IMPERIAL, LONDON Mechanical Engineering KING'S, LONDON Liberal Arts Psychology LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS Accounting and Finance x2 Finance ROYAL HOLLOWAY, LONDON Economics, Politics and International Relations English and Drama
BRIGHTON History, Literature and Culture BRIGHTON AND SUSSEX MEDICAL SCHOOL Medicine x2
QUEEN MARY, LONDON Chemical Sciences International Relations with Business Management x2 Mathematics with Finance and Accounting Medicine x2 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON Architecture Biochemistry Economics Geography Mathematics Natural Sciences Physics Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources Theoretical Physics WESTMINSTER, LONDON Architecture Construction Management
SURREY Business Management WARWICK Classical Civilisation Economic Studies and Global Sustainable Development
14 transport BEDFORD SCHOOL
Transport School Buses There is an extensive network of school buses operating across Bedfordshire, from Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, including late buses for boys involved in activities after school, available for travel to and from school each day. Full details of routes and operators can be viewed at www.bedfordschool.org.uk/admissions/transport/bus-services/ Trains Bedford Railway Station offers excellent links into London. London St Pancras International is just 43 minutes away and with trains every 10 minutes at rush hour and two fast trains every hour it is an ideal option for weekly boarders. Airports London’s international airports are also easily accessed by both road and rail from Bedford.
A1
Heathrow, 70 minutes by road Gatwick, 2 hours by road and direct rail Luton, 15 minutes by direct rail
Kettering
Huntingdon Rushden A6
Northampton A42 8
A428 (to C a mbridge)
St Neots
Sharnbrook Milton Ernest
Harrold Lavendon
Olney
Oakley
A421
M1
Bedford
Sandy
Newport Pagnell
Biggleswade A6
Woburn Sands A421
Key Bus routes Train routes
Aspley Guise Woburn
Leighton Buzzard
Ampthill
Ashwell
Clophill
Royston Barton-le-Clay Hitchin
Letchworth
Dunstable
Luton
Other roads
St Albans
A1
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A42 1
Milton Keynes
15 the school estate BEDFORD SCHOOL
The School Estate
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Reception (Bell Room) Main Entrance Prep School Reception Palmer’s Gate Entrance
1 Phillpotts House 2 Observatory & Planetarium 3 Pemberley House 4 Chapel 5 Music School 6 Rifle Range 7 Science Building 8 Bursary 9 CCF Headquarters 10 Dining Hall 11 Main Building 12 Memorial Hall 13 Library
14 King Building 26 Sculpture Studio 15 Burnaby House 27 Crescent House 16 Medical Centre 28 Wells Building 17 St Peter’s House 29 Erskine May Hall 18 Talbot’s House 30 Eagle House 19 Bromham House 31 Tisdall’s 20 Galbraith & Rice and St Cuthbert's 32 Nash’s & Palmer’s House 33 Lost Property 21 The Langham Pavillion 34 The Inky 22 Recreation Centre & Swimming Pool 35 The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s 23 Design & Technology 36 Fives Courts 24 Art School & Paulo Pontine House 37 Drama Studio 25 Ashburnham House 38 Golf Performance Centre
16 how to find us BEDFORD SCHOOL
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Our Address
Head Master Mr James Hodgson
Bedford School De Pary’s Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2TU
Admissions Mr Richard Midgley, Director of Admissions +44 (0)1234 362216 admissions@bedfordschool.org.uk
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