Bedford Girls’ School

Boarding 7-18yrs

Type: Prep, Senior, Sixth Form

Pupil Numbers: 978

Entrance Procedure: We are a selective school and entry is by assessment. We run a main assessment period in January each year and then consider late assessments, dependent upon space in specific year groups, through the Spring and Summer Term. Candidates for the Junior School complete online cognitive assessments tests (CAT) and attend an activities session in the Junior School. Senior School candidates complete online CAT assessments and attend an interview with the Headmistress, Mrs Gemma Gibson. Entry into Sixth Form is dependent upon achieving our minimum grade requirements (a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Level 9-6), an interview with the Headmistress and the Director of Sixth Form, as well as sitting a CAT assessment.

Fees per term: SEPTEMBER 2021 – AUGUST 2022 Junior School £10,021 per annum (£3,340 per term) Senior School £14,084 per annum (£4,695 per term) Sixth Form £14,084 per annum (£4,695 per term)

Head's Up

Our vision is for our students to soar: they are the creative thinkers, the change-makers and the problem-solvers of the future.

SNTV interview with Mrs Gemma Gibson

The inside track from a current parent

We chose Bedford Girls’ School because of it’s forward looking approach to education – the integration of ipads and technology into teaching and learning – without losing the core focus on educational and personal achievement. Without being a ‘hothouse’ BGS encourages every girl to challenge themselves and really fulfil their potential – regardless of whether it is in sport, music, dance, drama or education. The range of co-curricular clubs is vast – with my daughter often participating in 3-4 additional activities in day. The school instils the IB framework and educational values from the Junior School through to leaving the school at 18 – and truly lives it’s values of being Bold, Imaginative and Reflective. During the lockdown in 2020, the school were ready for remote teaching before it was needed, meaning my daughter had full-time, interactive teaching, with lessons and activities planned for PE, music ensembles and a wide range of house activity. The sense of community was maintained despite everyone being in different locations – and meant going back to school has been stress-free (for the girls at least) and simple. We couldn’t have chosen a better school for our daughter.

As parents we love...

The wide range of activities available to all girls – there is a co-curricular club to suit everybody – from jigsaws, to mindfulness, to sport, to radio club
The use of technology to enhance learning and the educational experience – this meant the school and girls easily adapted to remote learning at short notice
The encouragement of independence and bravery, enabling every girl to reach their full potential – there are no limits on what a BGS girl can do

As pupils we love...

Lunch! – there are lots of options, with specific menus for gluten free, vegan etc. and the whole school is nut-free
The support from their teachers and all staff to do their best in all areas – the school is well supported by an active PTA and governing body as well as visiting music, drama and dance teachers
The opportunity to try new things with the great friends she has made – the friendships will last her a lifetime. In senior school, she can do Duke of Edinburgh, Combined Cadet Force as well as sport, music, dance, drama and more

What makes us different

We are a full accredited IB Primary Year Programme School and deliver an exciting authentic inquiry-led education to our younger students. We also offer a dual stream Sixth Form with students have the choice to consider either the IB Diploma Programme or A Levels, providing them with the opportunity to select a programme that most reflects their learning styles, passions and aspirations.

Admissions

We would delighted to welcome you to Bedford Girls' School, we are currently able to offer one-to-one visits, alongside our Spring and Autumn Open Events, please contact admissions@bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk for more details. Our next Open Morning event will take place on 8th October 2022 between 10am and 1pm.

Cardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BX

t: 01234 361900

Useful Dates

Term Dates:

https://www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/our-school/term-dates

Open Days:

November Sixth Form Open Evening 3^rd November

November Open Morning 9^th November

Free Membership