Cricket
With an enviable cricket tradition and success at the highest levels, superb facilities, specialist coaching staff, an extensive year-round programme and a partnership with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, boys at Bedford can take their cricket to the next level.
Partnership with the Northamptonshire CCC
Bedford boys benefit from high-performance training through specialised sessions and skill development programmes.
The partnership nurtures talent and creates a seamless transition to Northamptonshire County Cricket Club’s youth and academy teams for talented young cricketers.
Year-Round Cricket Programme
Bedford boys benefit from a year-round cricket programme with comprehensive off-season development led by highly qualified, experienced coaches.
Boys enjoy up to five coaching sessions per week, including one-to-one training, video analysis and strength and conditioning programmes, allowing them to continuously progress as athletes.
The winter programme also includes Masterclasses delivered by former professional cricketers.
A Wealth of Expertise
Full-time staff, including Director of Cricket Gary Steer (former Derbyshire CCC and Warwickshire Academy), Assistant Director of Cricket Tom Brett (former Northants CCC) and Cricket Professional Charlie Thurston (former Northants CCC) offer a wealth of experience and expertise.
Boys also receive expert coaching from specialist external staff:
- Bob Taylor (England & Derbyshire – Wicket Keeping)
- Adam Rossington (Essex & London Spirit – Wicket Keeping)
- Lloyd Tennant (Leicestershire/Essex – Pace Bowling)
- David Sales (Northamptonshire – Batting)
- James Kettleborough (Northants/Glamorgan – Batting)
- Peter Willey (England and Northamptonshire – Spin Bowling)
- Graeme White (Northamptonshire – Spin bowling)
- David Ripley (Northamptonshire – Wicket Keeping)
Fixtures and Tours
The fixture card is extremely strong with fixtures against schools such as Eton, Harrow, Stowe, Oundle, Haileybury and Stamford, whilst traditional two-day games against Tonbridge, the MCC and the Old Bedfordians are arguably the highlights of the season.
In recent years, the school has toured Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua, South Africa, Australia, UAE and Spain embarking on a major tour every three years.
Find out about a Sport Scholarship
Deadline for 2027 Entry: 1 December 2026
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.
