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Bede's Prep School
Independent school · East Sussex
| Address | Duke's Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 7XL |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0–13 |
| Pupils | 261 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01323734222 |
| Website | https://www.bedes.org/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 9 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 12 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Bede's Prep School dates used (page also lists Bede's Senior School, whose dates are almost identical but with boarders returning the day before). New Pupil Day Mon 7 Sep (4pm) and Mon 11 Jan (4pm). Two-week autumn half term (from 4.20pm Fri 23 Oct to Mon 9 Nov). Autumn term ends after Carol Service; spring and summer end 1.00pm. Prize Giving (Y2-Y8) Sat 3 Jul.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception, Years 1 and 2 | £4,840.00 |
| Years 3 and 4 | £7,000.00 |
| Years 5 and 6 | £8,200.00 |
| Years 7 and 8 | £8,570.00 |
| Boarding supplement | £4,075.00 |
Pre-Prep and Prep School fees from September 2026 including VAT. Senior School fees on the same page are excluded (different school). Registration fee is non-refundable and a security deposit is required, but amounts are not given. Nursery fees depend on sessions booked (separate structure).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Families visit at an Open Morning or personal tour, then children are invited to a taster day at the Prep School. The Prep School takes children from three months old to Year 8 in Eastbourne. Scholarships (Years 3-6) and means-tested bursaries are available.
- Taster day
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.