Independent school · Bedford
Bedford School
- Ages 7–19
- Boys
- Boarding
- £6,679–£17,744/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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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 | Sat 3 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027
Exeats: Sat 26 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Sat 21 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Sat 23 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Sat 13 Mar 2027 to Sun 14 Mar 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Sun 2 May 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 25 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Sat 8 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Tue 31 Aug 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Mon 24 Apr 2028
Exeats: Sat 25 Sep 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027, Sat 20 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027, Sat 22 Jan 2028 to Sun 23 Jan 2028, Sat 11 Mar 2028 to Sun 12 Mar 2028, Sat 29 Apr 2028 to Sun 30 Apr 2028
Fees 2026/27
Per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep Junior (Years 3–5) Day | £6,679.00 |
| Prep Junior Weekly boarding | £10,814.00 |
| Prep Junior Full Boarding (from Y5) | £12,105.00 |
| Prep Senior (Years 6–8) Day | £8,753.00 |
| Prep Senior Weekly boarding | £13,558.00 |
| Prep Senior Full Boarding | £14,370.00 |
| Upper School & Sixth Form Day | £10,306.00 |
| Upper School & Sixth Form Weekly boarding | £16,852.00 |
| Upper School & Sixth Form Full Boarding | £17,744.00 |
Registration fee: £150.00
Deposit: £1,200.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Visit the school, then register by 1 December in the year before entry. Bedford Prep School is selective: all pupils sit an entrance assessment in English, maths and underlying ability and attend an activities morning in January, with a confidential reference from the current Headteacher. Offers are emailed in February.
Assessments
- Entrance assessment: English, maths and underlying ability
- Activities morning
- Headteacher reference
Registration deadline: 1 December in the year before entry
Open events
- Tour & Tea, w/c 09/11/2026: Mon 9 Nov 2026
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| BS01 (Souls Coaches) | Willen, Great Linford, Newport Pagnell, Sherington, Chicheley, Astwood | |
| BS02 (Souls Coaches) | Westcroft, Great Holm, Kiln Farm | |
| Royston/Ashwell (Bedford School only) | Royston, Ashwell | |
| BS03 (Souls Coaches) | Emberton, Olney, Turvey, Bromham | |
| BS04 (Souls Coaches) | Yardley Hastings, Lavendon, Harrold, Carlton | |
| BS05 (Souls Coaches) | Shenley, MK Village | |
| BS1 (Marshalls Coaches) | Linslade, Hockliffe, Tebworth, Toddington, Westoning, Flitwick, Ampthill, Kempston Hardwick | |
| PS1 (Biggleswade and District Bus Association) | Eaton Socon, Eaton Ford, St Neots, Sandy, Moggerhanger, Willington | |
| TS3 (Three Star Coaches) | Sundon, Harlington, Westoning, Greenfields, Flitton, Silsoe, Clophill | |
| 846 (Shefford and District Bus Association) | Fairfield Park, Hitchin, Ickleford, Stondon, Shillington, Meppershall, Shefford, Haynes Turn | |
| 855 (Biggleswade and District Bus Association) | Potton, Sutton, Biggleswade, Upper Caldecote, Ickwell Green, Northill, Cople Village, Cardington Village |
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 7–19
- Pupils
- 994
- Gender
- Boys
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Phone
- 01234362200
- Address
- De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU
- Website
- bedfordschool.org.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.