Bedford Girls’ School Junior School
Bedford Girls School Junior School
Org 1: IAPS
Cardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK42 0BX
Telephone: 01234 361918
Foundation – The Harpur Trust.
“Let me keep an open mind so I understand as much as I can in my lifetime and not reach the limits of my imagination.”
Open events: Open Morning: 10.00 am, 13 November, 2024; Summer Open Morning: 10.00 am, 7 May 2025
Age Range: Prep/Junior to 11
Day or Boarding: Day, Day Only
Gender: Girls
Chair of Governors: Mr N Harris
Head of Bedford Girls’ School: Mrs G Gibson
Head of Bedford Girls’ School Junior School: Mrs C Howe
Deputy Head: Mr S Powell
Age range. 7–11.
Number of pupils. 202 in the Junior School (910 across the whole school).
Fees per term (2024–2025). £4,064.
Bedford Girls’ School is a dynamic, forward-thinking selective independent day school for girls aged 7–18. We value creativity, technology and innovation highly; we are preparing our students to make a difference to the world around them. From Years 3 to Sixth Form, it is our belief that learning should be exciting and lifelong, so that students leave us fully equipped academically, personally and emotionally, with a desire to be the creative thinkers: the change-makers and the problem-solvers of the future. We embrace the International Baccalaureate philosophy of education and are an accredited IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme in the Junior School and a choice of IB Diploma Programme or A levels in the Sixth Form.
This journey begins in the Junior School where our expert teachers recognise and ignite the curiosity of every individual, harnessing her natural curiosity and fuelling her confidence to develop her own thoughts, opinions and talents. Students not only excel intellectually, but also as well-rounded, insightful, caring girls with a joy and passion for life and learning.
The atmosphere of our school is unique and exciting. Classrooms fizz with energy and enthusiasm and each day brings forth new discoveries and achievements. We would be delighted to welcome you to visit, either for one of our Open House events or a private tour, to experience at first hand a true flavour of life at Bedford Girls’ School. Please visit www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk for further information or contact our Admissions Team: Tel: 01234 361918, email: admissions@bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk. Admissions. Entry to the Junior School is based upon Cognitive Ability Testing (CAT) and a creative writing task. Entry to the Senior School is based on an interview with the Headmistress and Cognitive Ability Testing (CAT). Sixth Form entry is based on interviews, Cognitive Ability Testing, and GCSE results. A reference from the Head of the student’s current school is required for all candidates.
Charitable status. Bedford Girls’ School is part of the Harpur Trust which is a Registered Charity, number 1066861.