Bedford
Prep School
Ages 7 -13
At Bedford Prep, we understand that these early years are when pupils truly begin to discover how they learn best. It is a pivotal time to develop confidence and resilience, and build solid foundations for lifelong achievement.
At Bedford Prep, we believe education is about helping children discover who they are and who they might become. These formative years are when interests are uncovered, talents emerge, character is shaped and confidence grows. More than anything, it is a time when young people begin to take ownership of their own story.
As we begin an exciting new chapter as a co-educational school, we are delighted to welcome both boys and girls into our community. Whilst our school is evolving, our purpose remains unchanged: to know every child as an individual and help each one to flourish. Our commitment is simple: That each become more.
Alongside academic excellence, we place great importance on character, leadership and the Future Skills that will equip our pupils for a rapidly changing world. We want our children to be curious enough to ask questions, confident enough to embrace challenges, kind enough to support others and courageous enough to make a positive difference. Above all, we want them to leave Bedford Prep ready to write the next chapter of their lives with purpose, ambition and integrity.
Through exceptional teaching, outstanding opportunities and a warm, supportive community, we help every child write a story rich in learning, friendship, achievement and adventure.
We are proud of our heritage and excited by our future. Most importantly, we are privileged to play a part in the unique story of every child who walks through our doors.
Ian Silk
Headteacher
Flying starts
Future-focused
Smooth progress
Our Prep School in numbers
of pupils represent the school in sport
co-curricular opportunities every week
different animals to look after in Animal Care Club
The start of something special
We focus on your child’s all-round academic, social and emotional potential, harnessing all the advantages of a prep school education: from small class sizes to a rigorous academic curriculum taught by talented teachers; alongside extensive co-curricular activities from Year 3, and exceptional pastoral care within our close-knit and nurturing community.
Meanwhile, our bespoke Future Skills curriculum ensures that pupils develop the skills, attributes and characteristics required to successfully progress through education. That is why our approach is rooted in metacognition: helping pupils not just to acquire knowledge, but to understand their own learning process.
Above all, we believe in the benefits of investing in your child from an early age, when he will learn how to learn – something which will serve him well as he moves forward on his educational journey, with a seamless transition to our Upper School.
