About the school
Bedford School’s admissions page describes entry routes for the Prep School, Upper School and Sixth Form. A school page states that from September 2027 it will welcome girls throughout the Prep and Upper Schools for the first time.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 7-18 |
| Headteacher | Michael Sloan |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | £150 registration fee |
📅 Open days: Open Morning, Saturday 3 October.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | English, maths, underlying ability |
📄 Free Bedford School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 11 Jan 2027 |
The admissions page says registrations should be made by 1 December in the year before entry, with assessments and activities mornings held in the January before September entry; it gives 2027 dates of Activities Morning: 2027-01-09 and Assessments: 2027-01-11, and says results for September 2027 entry are emailed on 2027-02-10 with acceptance by 2027-03-03. No 2028-entry dates are stated.
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