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It has been just over a week since our Friday Night Lights fixture against Rugby School, and we're still reflecting on an evening that brought together everything that is special about the Bedford School community. With almost 2,000 pupils, parents, staff, Old Bedfordians and supporters filling the stands at Goldington Road, the home of @bedfordbluesrfc, the atmosphere was unlike anything seen in school sport. You can now read the full story, browse through the photos and relive the occasion via the link in the bio. #FridayNightLights #BedfordSchool #SchoolSpirit #Community #Rugby #BedfordBlues #TeamBedford #OldBedfordians #IndependentSchoolSport

For generations, Bedford has continued to evolve in response to the changing needs of young people and families while remaining true to the values that have guided the school for nearly five centuries. From September 2027, we will welcome girls throughout the Prep and Upper Schools for the very first time. Visit our website to discover more about this next chapter for Bedford. #BedfordSchool #TheNextChapter #Bedford2027 #CoEducation #FutureBedfordians #VisitBedfordSchool #BedfordSchoolOpenDay #OpenMorning #JoinOurCommunity #APlaceToBelong

GCSE Success at Bedford School 🎉 We are delighted to share another exceptional set of GCSE results, with this year's cohort achieving our second-highest GCSE performance on record. 📈 72% of all grades were awarded at 9-7 📈 93.2% of grades were awarded at 9-5 📈 More than a quarter of all grades achieved were Grade 9 📈 21 boys secured results made up entirely of Grades 9 and 8 These results reflect the hard work, ambition and commitment of our boys, supported every step of the way by dedicated staff and parents. Congratulations to all our GCSE boys on their achievements. We look forward to seeing them continue to thrive as they begin the next stage of their Bedford School journey at Sixth Form. Read the full story and hear from the boys via the link in the bio. #BedfordSchool #GCSEResults #BedfordBoys #AcademicExcellence #ResultsDay #ProudToBeBedfordSchool

There was a fantastic atmosphere at school this morning as our Upper Sixth boys returned to celebrate an outstanding set of A-Level results and the next stage of their journeys. With around 50% of grades awarded at A* to A and 80% at A* to B, this year's cohort has secured places at some of the country's leading universities including Oxford and Cambridge alongside degree apprenticeships, international sports scholarships, art foundation courses and specialist flight training. Congratulations to all our leavers on their remarkable achievements. We are incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished and wish them every success for the future. 🎓✨ 🔗 Read the full story in more detail and hear directly from our boys about their Bedford School journeys and what comes next in the link in the bio. #ALevelResults #BedfordSchool #ClassOf2026 #NextChapter BedfordProu

Well done to Oliver, Will and George who impressed in yesterday’s preseason win for @northamptonsaints U18s over Leinster. They sealed a 28–22 victory, with George claiming Man of the Match to open the 2026/27 season. The action continues today as Saints U17s face Scarlets, Sale, Harlequins, Bath and Gloucester in a rotation of friendly games, with Elliot, Basil, Monty, George and Berty flying the Bedford flag. 🦅 @bedfordschoolsport @bsrugby1

Congratulations to Sixth Formers Ollie, Will and Harry, who represented the Cambridge Talent Academy at the TA Cup in Nottingham over the weekend. The event marks the culmination of England Hockey’s high‑performance talent cycle and a year of dedication and training. Cambridge finished second in their group after two wins and one loss, with defender Harry captaining the side in their opening match. 🏑👏⭐ #BedfordSchool #EnglandHockey #HockeyTalent #TalentAcademy

Our school community was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Sir Garfield "Gary" Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest cricketer of all time, at the age of 89. A legendary all-rounder and former West Indies captain, Sir Garfield's achievements defined an era of cricket. His world-record Test score of 365 not out and his famous feat of hitting six sixes in an over remain part of the game's history. Sir Garfield also holds a special place in our own cricketing story. In June 1998, he visited the school ahead of a Bedford School cricket tour to Barbados, where boys were due to compete in the Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Cricket Tournament. Writing at the time, we described him as "a delightful man who laughs with his whole body and speaks as naturally about the game as he played it." During his visit, he shared stories of Barbados and its cricketing traditions, inspiring the boys as they prepared for the trip. We are proud that we had the opportunity to welcome him to the Langham Pavilion and extend our condolences to his family, friends and the wider cricketing community. 📸 Sir Garfield Sobers visited Bedford School in June 1998 before we competed in the Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Cricket Tournament in Barbados. Photo credit: Bedfordshire Newspapers Ltd. #SirGarfieldSobers #GarySobers #RIPSirGarfieldSobers #CricketLegend #WestIndiesCricket #CricketHistory #InMemory #CricketingGreat #BedfordSchoolCricket #BedfordSchool

The annual Leavers XI v Head Master's XI match once again brought together boys, staff, parents and Old Bedfordians for a memorable afternoon on the 1st XI pitch. This year's fixture featured a special return from Old Bedfordian and England cricketer Emilio Gay (11-18), who turned out for the Head Master's XI alongside his younger brother, Simeon Gay (19-21). Adding to the occasion, former England captain and Old Bedfordian cricketing great Sir Alastair Cook (98-03) was among those watching from the boundary. A strong batting display saw the Head Master's XI post 258-8 before securing an 81-run victory over the Class of 2026. More importantly, the match once again celebrated everything that makes this end-of-term fixture so special - great cricket, lasting friendships and the coming together of the Bedford School community. Read the full story in the link in the bio. #BedfordSchool #OldBedfordians #Cricket #BedfordSchoolSport #EmilioGay #SirAlastairCook #SchoolCricket #ClassOf2026 #HeadmastersXI

🏑 There is still time to book your place on our popular Summer Hockey Camps, open to all boys and girls aged 8–15, including those who do not attend Bedford School. Whether your child is new to hockey or looking to take their game to the next level, they'll enjoy action-packed sessions designed to build confidence, develop technical skills and deepen their understanding of the game in a fun, supportive and high-energy environment. Led by expert Bedford School coaches Lee Hoggett and Mark Ramage, whose experience includes National League and international playing and coaching roles, these camps offer an outstanding opportunity for young players of all abilities. Places are filling fast, but there is still availability. Book via the link in our bio to secure your place and take advantage of discounts when booking multiple sessions. 🏑 #HockeyForAll #OpenToAll #InclusiveSport #HockeyCamp #BedfordSchool

Today our IB boys are celebrating a spectacular set of results with half of the cohort achieving 40+ points out of a possible 45, with an average score of almost 38 points – significantly above the global average of 30.5. The most common Higher Level grade awarded was a 7, equivalent to an A* at A-Level. These exceptional results reflect the boys’ hard work, intellectual curiosity and ambition, supported every step of the way by dedicated staff and the wider Bedford School community. Congratulations to all ten boys on their success. Featured in the photo gallery are Ansel, Tristan and Max, who each scored 40+ points and have secured places at the University of Oxford to read Law, Geography and German respectively. You can read the full story in the link in the bio. #BedfordSchool #IBResults #InternationalBaccalaureate #AcademicExcellence #OxfordBound #BedfordSchoolSixthForm #ProudToBeBedford #ResultsDay #FutureReady