About the school
Bede’s Upper School in Eastbourne is a new independent provision for Years 7–11 opening in September 2027. Its admissions process is described as including a personal interview and an online cognitive assessment.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | For Year 7 entry, fees would usually be £8,225 per term. With your 50% Founders' Award, fees will now be £4,112 per term. In Year 11, fees would usually be £9,275 per term but with your 10% Founders' Award would now be £8,347. |
📅 Open days: Families can attend an Open Morning or book a personal tour; no specific date is stated on these pages.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Bede's Senior School practice papers (PDF)
Exam change announced:
for Year 7 entry from September 2027,
this school's exam changes. From September 2027, Bede’s Senior School will welcome pupils from Year 7 to Year 13, while the Upper School Entry page says applicants will have a personal interview and an online cognitive assessment.
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 31 Aug 2027 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Bede’s Upper School at Eastbourne opens in September 2027. The Founders Award page says the offer is applicable to registrations for September 2027 only and that registrations must be received by 31/08/2027. No exact entrance test date is stated.
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