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Bede's Prep School

Other independent school in Eastbourne (East Sussex).

Pupils
261
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
28.4%
2025/26
Capacity
60%
261 / 432 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Bedes is an independent, co-educational school located on two stunning sites, one by the sea in Eastbourne and one in the heart of the Sussex countryside. We offer education for children from the age of 3 months through to 18 years old, and are renowned for the level of academic and pastoral care that we provide to our pupils.

Bedes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. At Bede s, we believe that people do their best work when they re supported, inspired and valued.

That's why we offer more than just an attractive salary - we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in work and in life: Annual Leave allowance of 30 days (plus bank holidays) Generous Company Pension Scheme with Salary Exchange Options A guide for candidates applying for roles at Bedes relating to AI

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

23 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Badminton
  • Band
  • Basketball
  • Chess
  • Choir
  • Cooking
  • Cricket
  • Dance
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Football
  • Gardening
  • Hockey
  • Lego
  • Minecraft

and 7 more

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
114653
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
0 to 13
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
East Sussex
Constituency
Eastbourne
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1928

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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