Bedales has been the liberal alternative since 1893 (co-ed since 1898). Age 3 to 18; 70% of seniors board. We are disciplined but not rule-bound (no uniform!); relaxed but respectful (everyone uses first names). Creative arts and outdoor work are strong. We develop independent thinkers, especially through our own courses that replace duller GCSEs. Our students are at ease in themselves.
Head's name:
Mr Will Goldsmith (Head)
ISC associations: HMC, AGBIS, ISBA
Religious affiliation: Non-denominational
Day/boarding type: Day and Full Boarding
Gender profile: Coeducational
Size: 466
Boarding fees per term:
£14,185
(excl VAT)
Day fees per term:
£11,145
(excl VAT)
Scholarships & bursaries:
Available
ISC reference number:
53242
DfE reference number:
850 / 6007
Boys - age range & pupil numbers:
Day: 13 to 18 (92)
Boarding: 13 to 18 (139)
Sixth Form: (89)
Girls - age range & pupil numbers:
Day: 13 to 18 (59)
Boarding: 13 to 18 (176)
Sixth Form: (105)
Students with special educational needs (SEN) and specific learning difficulties are given help by a member of a team of qualified specialist teachers who hold additional (post graduate) qualifications for teaching students with Specific Learning Difficulties. The Learning Support team may also aid students without specific learning problems but who require support with improving their organisation and study skills.
Students with specific learning difficulties receive one-to-one support on a weekly basis with a specialist teacher. Usually these lessons take place during a private study period; students are never withdrawn from academic lessons. Typically students will receive one learning support lesson per week, but this depends on their individual need, and most of them will go on to achieve high grades at GCSE and A level. All but a few enter higher education where they read a wide range of subjects.
Find out more here: www.bedales.org.uk/bedales/approach-learning
Disclaimer: Data is provided by the school, ISC is not responsible for inaccuracies
