Address: Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 3QH
Website: bedes.org
Founded: 1978
Number of Pupils: 811 (Boarders: 320; Day pupils: 491)
Termly Fees: £9,310, with a sixth form supplement of £95 and boarding supplement of £4,410-£5,270
Ages: 13-18
Head Teacher: Mr Peter Goodyer
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Children joining in year 9 will attend a Bede’s Experience Day
Contact: 01323 843252 or [email protected]
School Visits: Visit website for details
The Curriculum
36 subjects are offered at GCSE including mathematics, science and English (compulsory) as well as potential optional courses including: art and design, business studies, dance, geography, home economics, modern languages (French, Spanish, German), performing arts (dance), physical education and religious studies. A pre-sixth course is offered for those who need a year of intensive English before embarking on an A level course. In the sixth form there are 39 different A level and BTEC courses, including BTEC Animal Management.
Games & The Arts
There are currently over 14 club activities running each week and an average daily choice from 40 options. Games and sports include aerobics, archery, basketball, canoeing, fishing, riding and target rifle shooting. Bede’s has a fine sporting reputation, with students past and present representing their country in cricket, football, hockey, athletics and showjumping. The Emerging Talent Programme brings together pupils across different sports who have potential to become professional sportspeople and provides training in areas such as nutrition, sports psychology and media handling.
Pastoral Care
An appropriately selected tutor provides a mentor for each student during their time at the school. These tutors are responsible for ensuring that each student’s academic and social wellbeing is carefully looked after. Tutors act in liaison with housemasters and housemistresses and are readily available for discussions with parents. All parents have several formal opportunities each year to meet those who teach or otherwise look after their sons or daughters.
University Places
In 2024, 93 percent of pupils got a place at their first choice university. 80 percent of pupils received A*-B at A level.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
We are ambitious for our pupils, inspiring a self-belief that empowers them and stimulates their natural curiosity. Their enriched learning experience increases their appetite to achieve more because they expect more.
Outstanding Characteristics
Beautiful 100-acre Sussex campus. Exceptional coaching and sports facilities including swimming pool, squash courts, fitness centre, cricket pavilion and water-based astro. On-site zoo with over 70 species. Outstanding art department. State-of-the-art boarding facilities. Award-winning Legat Dance Academy. Numerous performing arts opportunities throughout the year including cabaret.
