Bedford School

Bedford School

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A view of the north side of Bedford School's Main School Building
Address
Map
De Parys Avenue

, ,
MK40 2TU

England
Information
Type7–18 boys Public School
Private day and boarding
MottoLatin: Floreat Schola Bedfordiensis
(English:May Bedford School Flourish)
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Established1552; 472 years ago (1552)
FounderEdward VI
Department for Education URN109718 Tables
HeadmasterJames Hodgson
GenderBoys
Age7 to 18
Colour(s)    Navy and white
PublicationThe Ousel
Former pupilsOld Bedfordians
Boat ClubBedford School Boat Club
Websitewww.bedfordschool.org.uk

Bedford School is a 7–18 boys public school in the county town of Bedford in England. Founded in 1552, it is the oldest of four independent schools in Bedford run by the Harpur Trust. Bedford School is one of the oldest boys' schools in the United Kingdom, and was the winner of the Independent Boys School of the Year Award at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards in 2021.[1]

Bedford School is composed of the Preparatory School (ages 7 to 13) and the Upper School (ages 13 to 18). There are around 1,100 pupils, of whom approximately one half are boarders. In 2014, James Hodgson succeeded John Moule as headmaster after Moule moved on to Radley College.

  1. ^ "Single Sex Education". Bedford School. Retrieved 15 November 2023.