That they be
good men

Founded in 1552, Bedford School is a prestigious boarding and day school for boys aged 7-18.

At Bedford School, we nurture confident and independent boys with a sense of true leadership and ambition.

Good men: built on values

Bedford boys are . . .

Grounded

They have the confidence to step into any environment, look you in the eye and hold a conversation.

Active

They embrace the full breadth of opportunities available to them and live life to the fullest.

In Touch

They are connected to our school community, the wider world and the future.
For boys
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We believe in the power of an outstanding holistic education to enable boys to become good men.

Discover how every boy flourishes here at Bedford.

Latest News

OB Emilio Gay Set for England Debut at Lord’s

On Thursday 4 June, Old Bedfordian Emilio Gay (11-18) will walk out at Lord’s to make his England Test debut against New Zealand in the opening match of the summer – a proud moment for him, his family and the entire Bedford School community.  In doing so, he becomes the second Test opener from Bedford School this century, following in the footsteps of Sir Alastair Cook OB (98-03).

U11 Hockey Team Crowned National Champions

The U11A hockey team brought an outstanding season to a triumphant close last Friday as they were crowned IAPS National Champions. Competing against the top 20 independent schools in the country, the team demonstrated exceptional resilience, teamwork and strength of character – qualities that proved just as decisive as their skill on the pitch.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits School

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Inspects Combined Cadet Force and Unveils New Memorial Board