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Polam School
Independent school · Bedford
| Address | 45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1–9 |
| Pupils | 99 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01234261864 |
| Website | https://www.polamschool.co.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 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Half terms given as holiday dates with 4pm finish on the Friday before (16 Oct, 12 Feb, 28 May); periods restart the first weekday after the holiday. Summer half term listed as Tue 1 - Fri 4 Jun 2027 (Mon 31 May not mentioned). Terms end 4pm.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception, Year 1, Year 2 tuition fee (inclusive of VAT) | £4,636.00 |
| Reception, Year 1, Year 2 lunch fee (compulsory, VAT exempt) | £390.00 |
| Reception, Year 1, Year 2 total termly fee | £5,026.00 |
| Nursery/Preschool 4 Sessions | £2,722.00 |
| Nursery/Preschool 5 Sessions | £2,974.00 |
| Nursery/Preschool 6 Sessions | £3,101.00 |
| Nursery/Preschool 7 Sessions | £3,559.00 |
| Nursery/Preschool 8 Sessions | £4,068.00 |
| Nursery/Preschool 9 or 10 Sessions | £4,565.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £350.00
Nursery session fees include snacks and lunches; Early Years Funding deducted where eligible. Sibling discounts 5%/10%/15%; 20% blue light discount. International students pay a deposit equal to one term's fees.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Preschool, Reception
Visit (or video/phone call), then complete the registration form and pay the fee; places are limited and processed in order received. Your child attends a Taster Session in class, after which an informal then official offer is made with a deposit. Nursery and Preschool children have settling-in sessions before joining.
- Taster Session (general suitability assessment)
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.