Hockey
We are proud to be one of the UK’s leading hockey schools, offering expert coaching, top-tier facilities, and a competitive fixture list. Whether you are new to the game or already playing at a high level, you will find year-round opportunities to improve, challenge yourself, and reach your full potential — on and off the pitch.
Partnerships
We are proud to partner with Bedford Hockey Club, England Hockey and the Cambridge Talent Academy. Our links with Welsh Hockey also offer exceptional pathways for players of all ages.
Hockey is a big part of life at Bedford.
From pre-season training to indoor and outdoor matches in winter and spring, mid-week summer leagues and overseas tours, there is always something happening on the pitch.
You will get access to specialist sessions — including 1-on-1 coaching, small group skills work, penalty corner techniques, goalkeeping training, and tailored strength & conditioning programmes — all designed to help you sharpen your game and build your athletic edge.
A Wealth of Expertise
Our full-time staff, led by Director of Hockey Mark Ramage (Former Senior Welsh International and Welsh Masters player, New Zealand Youth Teams, former Wales U16, Boys and Girls U18 Head Coach, current Welsh U18 Boys Head Coach) and Lee Hogget (Bedford Hockey Club Men’s 1st Team, National League player), bring a wealth of experience and expertise.
You will also receive expert coaching from specialist external staff:
- Peter Rattu (Level 3 England Hockey Coach)
- Arron Butterworth (Bedford Hockey Club Men’s 1st Team, National League player and Youth Development Coach)
- Alexa Wilson (County and Regional youth player, Bedford Hockey Club Ladies’ 1st Team, National League player)
Fixtures and Tours
Our U18, U16, and U14 squads take part in England Hockey Tier 1 and 2 national competitions. A full calendar of fixtures gives players from the 1st XI to the U14 D team the chance to face top hockey schools, including Uppingham, The Perse, Oakham, Merchant Taylors, Felsted, Oundle, The Leys, Repton, and Stamford.
All players benefit from pre-season hockey, regular European tours, and competitive matches to prepare for the season ahead. Recent tours have included South Africa, Holland, and Germany.
Find out about a Sport Scholarship
Deadline for 2026 Entry: 1 December 2025
Our generous Sport Scholarships are available to boys who demonstrate outstanding sporting ability and potential for future development in one or more of our four major sports of rugby, hockey, cricket and rowing or golf.
If you are serious about sport, Bedford is the place for you.
