MixedIndependentBoarding

Bedales School

Petersfield, Hampshire, South East · GU32 2DG

Founded in 1893, Bedales has long been associated with a progressive, child-centred approach to education, and today it draws families to its Petersfield setting in Hampshire from age 3 right through to 18. It is a medium-sized, mixed independent school of around 455 pupils, with boarding alongside day places. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good overall in its most recent inspection, while awarding an excellent grade for pupils' personal development and confirming that compliance standards were met. A notably high proportion of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a range of individual needs.

455

Pupils

good

ISI

£42,657

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 3-18
Pupils: 455
Location: Petersfield, Hampshire, South East
Website: www.bedales.org.uk
Telephone: 01730 300100

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head of Bedales School Will Goldsmith

Latest results

Attainment 8

6.2

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

61%

A-level A*-A

32%

A-level A*-B

64%

Teaching & academics

The sixth form is substantial, with 208 pupils, and the breadth of popular A-level choices is striking, spanning Physics, Mathematics, the sciences and English Literature alongside Fine Art and Photography. At A-level, 32 per cent of entries reach A*-A and 64 per cent A*-B. Pupils can also pursue an EPQ, and languages are a clear strength, with Spanish, Russian and French all popular at GCSE.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 208

Popular A-level subjects

Religious StudiesPhysicsMathematicsEnglish LiteratureChemistryBiologyArt and Design (Fine Art)Art and Design (Photography)

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 67.19%
EHC plans: 0.65%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

SpanishRussianFrench

Popular GCSE subjects

SpanishRussianFrench

Beyond the classroom

The strong showing in Art and Design at A-level, in both Fine Art and Photography, points to a school where creative work is taken seriously. Boarding adds a further dimension to school life beyond the timetable.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1893
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

School has a clear mobile phone policy focused on equipping students to use devices positively and be in control of their technology

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £42,657
Boarding fees (per year): £55,071
Bursaries up to: 50% of fees

Means tested bursaries of up to 50 per cent

Inspection reports

ISI rating: good
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 7 October 2025

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The last word

A creative, individually minded independent with strong personal development credentials and a wide academic and artistic offer. Means-tested bursaries of up to 50 per cent help offset fees that reach £42,657 for day pupils and £55,071 for boarders.

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