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Bedford School
Independent school · Bedford
| Address | De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7–19 |
| Pupils | 994 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01234362200 |
| Website | https://www.bedfordschool.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 3 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Sat 26 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Sat 21 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Sat 23 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Sat 13 Mar 2027 to Sun 14 Mar 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Sun 2 May 2027
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027
Upper School dates used. New Boys' Day (Upper School only) Wed 2 Sep. Summer term ends Sat 3 Jul 1pm for Upper School (after Speech Day); Prep School ends Fri 2 Jul 4.10pm. Bank holiday Mon 3 May. Prep and Upper start/finish times differ slightly.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 25 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Sat 8 Jul 2028 |
Exeats: Sat 25 Sep 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027, Sat 20 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027, Sat 22 Jan 2028 to Sun 23 Jan 2028, Sat 11 Mar 2028 to Sun 12 Mar 2028, Sat 29 Apr 2028 to Sun 30 Apr 2028
INSET days: Tue 31 Aug 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Mon 24 Apr 2028
Upper School dates used. New Pupils' Day (Upper School only) Wed 1 Sep. Summer term ends Sat 8 Jul 1pm for Upper School (after Speech Day); Prep School ends Fri 7 Jul 4.10pm. Bank holiday Mon 1 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep Junior (Years 3-5) Day | £6,679.00 |
| Prep Junior Weekly boarding | £10,814.00 |
| Prep Junior Full Boarding (from Y5) | £12,105.00 |
| Prep Senior (Years 6-8) Day | £8,753.00 |
| Prep Senior Weekly boarding | £13,558.00 |
| Prep Senior Full Boarding | £14,370.00 |
| Upper School & Sixth Form Day | £10,306.00 |
| Upper School & Sixth Form Weekly boarding | £16,852.00 |
| Upper School & Sixth Form Full Boarding | £17,744.00 |
Registration fee: £150.00
Deposit: £1,200.00
VAT status not stated. Flexi-boarding 2/3/4 nights also listed (Prep Junior £7,767/£8,311/£8,855; Prep Senior £9,841/£10,385/£10,929; Upper £13,511/£14,580/£15,744). Additional deposit £16,800 for families normally resident outside the UK. Lunches and wraparound care (Years 3-8) included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Visit the school, then register by 1 December in the year before entry. Bedford Prep School is selective: all pupils sit an entrance assessment in English, maths and underlying ability and attend an activities morning in January, with a confidential reference from the current Headteacher. Offers are emailed in February.
- Entrance assessment: English, maths and underlying ability
- Activities morning
- Headteacher reference
Registration deadline: 1 December in the year before entry
Open events: Tour & Tea, w/c 09/11/2026 Mon 9 Nov 2026
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| BS01 (Souls Coaches) | Willen, Great Linford, Newport Pagnell, Sherington, Chicheley, Astwood | |
| BS02 (Souls Coaches) | Westcroft, Great Holm, Kiln Farm | |
| Royston/Ashwell (Bedford School only) | Royston, Ashwell | |
| BS03 (Souls Coaches) | Emberton, Olney, Turvey, Bromham | |
| BS04 (Souls Coaches) | Yardley Hastings, Lavendon, Harrold, Carlton | |
| BS05 (Souls Coaches) | Shenley, MK Village | |
| BS1 (Marshalls Coaches) | Linslade, Hockliffe, Tebworth, Toddington, Westoning, Flitwick, Ampthill, Kempston Hardwick | |
| PS1 (Biggleswade and District Bus Association) | Eaton Socon, Eaton Ford, St Neots, Sandy, Moggerhanger, Willington | |
| TS3 (Three Star Coaches) | Sundon, Harlington, Westoning, Greenfields, Flitton, Silsoe, Clophill | |
| 846 (Shefford and District Bus Association) | Fairfield Park, Hitchin, Ickleford, Stondon, Shillington, Meppershall, Shefford, Haynes Turn | |
| 855 (Biggleswade and District Bus Association) | Potton, Sutton, Biggleswade, Upper Caldecote, Ickwell Green, Northill, Cople Village, Cardington Village |
Source: school transport 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.