About the school
Bedford Modern School describes itself as the largest academically selective co-educational day school in Bedfordshire. The school welcomes students aged 7-18 and has Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form provision.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 7-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The site advertises a Junior School open day on Saturday 26 September and a Senior School open day on Saturday 7 November.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | English, Maths, Non-verbal skills, Transactional writing, Interview |
📄 Free Bedford Modern School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Ofsted rating | Outstanding |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The pages only state dates for 2027 entry, not the next cycle. For 2027 entry, registration deadline was 2026-12-01; Years 7, 8 & 9 assessment date was 2027-01-09; results were sent on 2027-02-10; acceptance deadline was 2027-03-03. The site also says Junior, Senior and Sixth Form new parent and student information evenings are held during the Summer Term prior to entry in September, and students take part in a Move Up Day in late June/early July. Open events advertised on the site were Junior S
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