Bede's Preparatory School
Eastbourne, East Sussex, South East · BN20 7XL
Tracing its origins to 1895, Bede's Preparatory School is a small, mixed independent school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with around 295 pupils across an unusually wide age range that begins in the earliest years and runs to 14. The school offers boarding alongside day places, and its most recent ISI inspection rated it excellent for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. With a roll of this size, the atmosphere is intimate rather than institutional. Notably, more than a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a setting accustomed to helping children with a range of learning needs.
295
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£24,480
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-14
- Pupils
- 295
- Location
- Eastbourne, East Sussex, South East
- Website
- https://www.bedes.org/
- Telephone
- 01323 734222
Headteacher
Head Mrs Leigh-Anne Morris
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's top judgement of excellent reflects strong outcomes for pupils across the school. A relatively high proportion receiving SEN support indicates that individual needs are identified and responded to rather than overlooked. Academic scholarships are available for capable pupils, and the structured progression to age 14 gives children time to build firm foundations before moving on.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 27.46%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Breadth beyond the classroom is signalled by the range of scholarships on offer, spanning sport, drama, dance, art and music. This suggests a school that takes performance, creative and sporting talent seriously and rewards it.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1895
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Pupils have to hand mobiles in on arrival at school if they bring one in with them.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,830 - £24,480
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 June 2024
The last word
A small, inspection-praised prep school where day and boarding families find a wide age span and genuine strength in the arts and sport. Worth a look for parents seeking attentive, individual provision.
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Bede's Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bede's Preparatory School located?
Bede's Preparatory School is located at Duke’s Drive, Eastbourne, Eastbourne, BN20 7XL.
What type of school is Bede's Preparatory School?
Bede's Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Bede's Preparatory School?
Bede's Preparatory School has approximately 295 pupils on roll.
What is Bede's Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Bede's Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 4 June 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.