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What is Bedales School known for?

Bedales was founded by John Haden Badley in 1893 to be a humane alternative to the authoritarian regimes typical of late-Victorian public schools. The school became fully co-educational in 1898; students were given a formal voice by 1916, when the School Council was formed.

What is Bedales senior?

Bedales Senior is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for 13-18 years. Bedales was founded as an alternative to the mainstream 19th century British ‘Public School’ and, while much has changed since 1893, we still strive to educate the young people in our care with the same questioning approach to learning and living.

Why choose Bedales?

Bedales gives young people the confidence and space to play with ideas, with the individual’s obligations to others an essential part of this contract. We encourage our pupils to understand not only their subjects, but humanity and their place in the world, from as many different perspectives and experiences as possible.

Why book a Bedales open day?

Whether you’re considering Bedales Senior, Prep or Pre-prep, book a place on an Open Day, where you will be able to hear from our staff and pupils and get a sense of the unique Bedales atmosphere.

What is Bedales education?

A Bedales education is shaped by the individual. Our job is to help our pupils to work out where they want to go, and then to get there. When they leave us, we want them to feel comfortable in their own skins, to know their own minds, and to have found their voices. We also want them to have a sophisticated sense of the situations and needs of others, and the moral purpose and skills to act upon it.

Who founded Bedales School?

Bedales was founded by John Haden Badley in 1893 to be a humane alternative to the authoritarian regimes typical of late-Victorian public schools.

Why do we work together at Bedales?

We work together to ensure that every student leaves us having discovered their own talents, passions and identities, with a powerful sense of responsibility to others. Life at Bedales is lived both for its own sake – pupils enjoy coming to school – and in anticipation of that to come.

Do Bedales have uniforms?

At Bedales, there is no uniform, and staff and pupils address each other by first names – just two features of a culture that values the individual, with mutual respect its cornerstone. If there is no good reason to constrain pupils in their choices, then we don’t.

What is Bedales education?

A Bedales education is shaped by the individual. Our job is to help our pupils to work out where they want to go, and then to get there. When they leave us, we want them to feel comfortable in their own skins, to know their own minds, and to have found their voices.

What is Bedales School?

Where others imposed conformity, Bedales nurtured individuality, initiative and an enquiring mind. True to its roots and founding principles the school places emphasis on collaboration and care for others. Our students are naturally ambitious and competitive, and build strong relationships with each other and their teachers based on mutual respect; everyone, staff and students, is on first name terms. This approach enables students to concentrate on the complex business of learning, developing and becoming their own person.

How to contact Dunannie Bedales?

If you have any concerns, questions, requests for changing sessions or want to let us know anything about your child, please contact Dunannie on 01730 300400 or dunannie@bedales.org.uk.

Why is bedtime important in nursery?

A bedtime routine will really help your child cope with their busy day at Nursery. A good night's sleep is essential for positive child growth and development.

Welcome to Dunhurst

We strive to give your child roots and wings: roots, so they feel grounded and safe, and wings to fly with ideas and an ‘I can’ attitude.

Welcome to Bedales Prep, Dunhurst

Central to a Dunhurst education is the setting – as stimulating as it is picturesque. Sitting within a 120 acre estate, we are surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the rolling South Downs, which we take every opportunity to explore.