Independent school · Bedford
Polam School
- Ages 1–9
- Mixed
- £4,636–£5,026/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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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 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception, Year 1, Year 2 tuition fee (inclusive of VAT) | £4,636.00 |
| Reception, Year 1, Year 2 lunch fee (compulsory, VAT exempt) | £390.00 |
| Reception, Year 1, Year 2 total termly fee | £5,026.00 |
| Nursery/Preschool 4 Sessions | £2,722.00 |
| Nursery/Preschool 5 Sessions | £2,974.00 |
| Nursery/Preschool 6 Sessions | £3,101.00 |
| Nursery/Preschool 7 Sessions | £3,559.00 |
| Nursery/Preschool 8 Sessions | £4,068.00 |
| Nursery/Preschool 9 or 10 Sessions | £4,565.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £350.00
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
- Nursery
- Preschool
- Reception
Visit (or video/phone call), then complete the registration form and pay the fee; places are limited and processed in order received. Your child attends a Taster Session in class, after which an informal then official offer is made with a deposit. Nursery and Preschool children have settling-in sessions before joining.
Assessments
- Taster Session (general suitability assessment)
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 1–9
- Pupils
- 99
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01234261864
- Address
- 45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU
- Website
- polamschool.co.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.