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Bedales Pre-prep and Bedales Prep

Petersfield, Hampshire, South East · GU32 2DR

Founded in 1902, Bedales Pre-prep and Bedales Prep occupies the early years of one of the country's longer-established independent schools in Petersfield, Hampshire. With around 209 pupils across its pre-prep and prep stages, it is a deliberately small, non-denominational setting that offers both day and boarding places. The standout figure is a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly four to one, far closer than parents will find almost anywhere, suggesting a model built around individual attention. Leadership is split between Fiona Read at the Pre-prep and Clare Kirkham at the Prep.

209

Pupils

£28,083

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 209
Pupil:teacher ratio: 4
Location: Petersfield, Hampshire, South East
Website: https://www.bedales.org.uk/

Headteacher

Head Fiona Read (Bedales Pre-prep) / Clare Kirkham (Bedales Prep)

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Teaching & academics

An exceptional staffing level of about four pupils per teacher underpins the school's approach, allowing close support through the foundational years. Provision is inspected by the ISI, the body responsible for independent schools. With such small numbers, teaching can readily be tailored to individual children.

Beyond the classroom

Boarding is available alongside day places, giving older children the option of a residential experience during these formative years. Evening and weekend routines are structured for boarders, including a managed approach to devices.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1902
Religious character: Non-denom
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Day students must hand phones to reception upon arrival. Boarders allowed phones in evenings/weekends; stored in boarding office during day, signed out in evening, returned by 8:15pm. Electronics contract required.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £19,995 - £28,083
Boarding fees (per year): £33,696 - £37,848

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The last word

A small, intimate prep environment with an unusually generous teacher ratio, suited to families who value close attention and the flexibility of day or boarding places.

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