Ages 
Parents here are signing up for the long haul, happily waving goodbye to the stress of the 11+ or CE in favour of a seamless transition into the reputable senior school. A happy, thriving start on this journey where, as one parent put it, ‘They find whatever is your thing and then fly with it.’
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 406 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Fees
- Day: £19,473 – £25,518; Boarding: £31,527 - £41,895 pa
- Local authority
- Bedford Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Headmaster
Mr Ian Silk
Since 2013, Ian Silk, previously deputy head of Bishop’s Stortford Prep School and former housemaster at Ardingly College. An English and drama specialist, brims with enthusiasm about all aspects of the school – most particularly the spectacular
Entrance
Mainly at 7+, 8+ and 11+. A little more oversubscribed than at our last visit, though still not heavily. Looking for the right fit, ability to keep up and fully participate in school life. ‘If a boy isn’t there by 7, it’s absolutely fine to try again
- Open days
- October
Exit
Almost all transfer to Bedford School with the odd exception departing for the state sector or, for international boarders, their mother country. No prep for CE or formal advice on other destination schools, but existing pupils sit the same test as
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Teaching & learning
Boarders
Boarders inhabit the purpose-built Eagle House, a quick skip (and many of them do) across the playground. Sleeps up to 32 boys (though never more than 26 at one time) from year 3 and up, although most start after year 5 as either flexi, full or
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- Day: £19,473 – £25,518; Boarding: £31,527 - £41,895 pa
Our view
Tucked away in the corner of the vast Bedford School campus, one of the biggest pluses of this prep is unfettered access to the wealth of facilities of its big brother school. Boys rave about the ‘rec’ (huge sports hall and swimming pool with
The last word
Parents here are signing up for the long haul, happily waving goodbye to the stress of the 11+ or CE in favour of a seamless transition into the reputable senior school. A happy, thriving start on this journey where, as one parent put it, ‘They find
