Bedales School
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.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
61%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
32%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
64%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 7 October 2025
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.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Head of Bedales School · Will Goldsmith
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 208
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
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.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1893
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 67.19%
- EHC plans
- 0.65%
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
Fees & bursaries
- 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
Schools nearby
Bedales Pre-prep and Bedales Prep
Petersfield, South East
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Petersfield, South East
Elysian, Liss
Liss, South East
Ditcham Park School
Petersfield, South East
Brockwood Park School
Alresford, South East
Highfield and Brookham School
Liphook, Hampshire, South East
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.