Founded in 1552, Bedford School is an independent boarding and day school for ages 7 to 18. From September 2027, we will welcome girls throughout the Prep and Upper Schools for the first time.
Over time, Bedford School has held to a simple belief: that education is defined not only by what a pupil achieves, but by who they become. That belief has shaped the school for nearly 475 years, guiding decisions with care and judgement, and sustaining an approach to education that values character, responsibility and intellectual development alongside academic achievement.
We have always drawn together pupils of different strengths, interests and temperaments, recognising in each something of value. That remains unchanged. What evolves is the composition of the community. By welcoming girls, we extend and enrich an existing experience, one that combines opportunity with attention, expectation with support, and individuality within one shared Bedfordian life. The same school. A wider door.
Boarding continues to sit at the heart of school life, bringing together young people from across the UK and around the world.
That each become more.