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Bede's Senior School
Independent school · East Sussex
| Address | The Dicker, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 3QH |
|---|---|
| Ages | 13–19 |
| Pupils | 763 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01323843252 |
| 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 Senior School dates (day pupil return dates used). New pupil day and boarders return Mon 7 Sep 2026; boarders return the day before other restarts. Two-week Autumn half term. Terms end 1.10pm (Summer after Prize Giving). May Day bank holiday Mon 3 May 2027 (school closed). The Prep School dates on the same page are the same days for pupils, with different times.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 7 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
Only the Autumn term 2027 is published. New pupil day and boarders return Mon 6 Sep 2027.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep: Reception, Years 1 and 2 | £4,840.00 |
| Prep: Years 3 and 4 | £7,000.00 |
| Prep: Years 5 and 6 | £8,200.00 |
| Prep: Years 7 and 8 | £8,570.00 |
| Prep: Boarding supplement | £4,075.00 |
| Senior School and Sixth Form: Tuition Fees (Day Fees) | £11,750.00 |
| Senior: Day Boarding Supplement | £325.00 |
| Senior: Pre-Sixth / Sixth Form Supplement | £120.00 |
| Senior: Legat supplement | £420.00 |
| Senior: Weekly Boarding Supplement | £5,570.00 |
| Senior: Full Boarding Supplement | £6,650.00 |
Fees from September 2026 (including VAT). Supplements are added to the day fee. Registration fee and security deposit payable but amounts not stated. Nursery fees in a separate structure.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7
Families visit at an Open Morning or personal tour, then children attend a taster day (Prep or Upper School), a Bede's Experience Day or a Sixth Form Information Day at the Senior School. Prep School takes children from 3 months to Year 8; from September 2027 the Upper School (Eastbourne) covers Years 7-11 and the Senior School Years 7-13.
- Taster day / Bede's Experience 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.