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What We Offer

  • Business studies
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  • Drama/Theatre
  • Economics
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  • Government/Politics
  • ICT
  • Law
  • Media/Film studies
  • Painting/Sculpture
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  • Athletics
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  • Language Club
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  • Rowing
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  • Young Enterprise
  • A Level - Advanced Level Examinations
  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • Inter-denominational
  • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
  • After School Club
  • Before School Club
  • Gifted Children
  • School Bus Service
  • Special Diets

Word From The Head

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David Payne


Combining a 250-year old tradition with a modern outlook Bedford Modern School is an unpretentious, tolerant community where all students can flourish as individuals.

It is an outstanding school but in an era of rapid change all schools are faced with the challenge of ensuring that the education is relevant. It is important that we are not complacent and that we continually evolve while protecting and enhancing our strengths.

We asked current students, parents, governors and staff about what makes BMS unique and also to highlight areas of school life we should improve. This research informed our five-year strategy for development.

Our plans for the future are ambitious. Our four aims, to inspire, engage, encourage and cultivate, will drive all that we do to ensure that BMS provides a truly modern and relevant education delivering excellence in all aspects of school life.

We will inspire our students to develop a sense of curiosity and a love of learning by providing a breadth of stimulating academic opportunities and an extensive co-curricular programme with the focus on participation, enjoyment and achievement.

I talk with pride of the strength of the BMS community which is inclusive and down to earth. We aim to develop this further by engaging with potential, existing and former students, staff and parents in new ways inviting them to contribute fully to life at BMS. We will also develop more partnerships and closer relationships with local clubs, organisations and the wider local community, widening access wherever we can.

The wellbeing of our students is of prime importance and through encouragement and support we will nurture them to become self-aware and resilient, able to face the challenges of today’s rapidly changing world with confidence.

Finally, by investing in the school estate, facilities and, crucially, the development of our staff, we will cultivate an excellent learning environment in which our students can flourish.

Achieving our ambitious plans means thinking creatively but it does not mean losing our values or traditions because they are what make our school so special.

We want students to leave Bedford Modern School with high academic attainment but also the emotional intelligence and self-awareness that allows them to adapt and flourish in the fast-paced world in which we live. Inspiring Excellence, our five-year development strategy, will allow us to do just that.

David Payne
Headmaster

Fees

Annual Day Fees *£11055 to £15165
Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
Annual Full Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
* Currency: GB Pound

Number Of Pupils

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Boys Girls

Admissions

Scholarships and Bursaries

  • Academic
  • Art
  • Drama
  • Financial Assistance
  • Music
  • Scholarships - Other
  • Sixth Form
  • Sport

Admissions Process

  • Assessment
  • Entry test or exam
  • Interview
  • References

Open Days, Visits & Events

02-10-2025 - Sixth Form Information Evening

Thursday 02 October 2025

View the impressive facilities and discover the wealth of opportunities on offer in our Sixth Form. Hear from the Director of Sixth Form and key teaching staff, and have the chance to discuss A Level options with current students.

To book, please use our online form.

Holiday Camps

21-07-2025 - Ultimate Activity Camps – Summer Holidays

We are excited to announce that Holiday Activity Courses we will be resuming at Bedford Modern School. Ultimate Activity Camps will run their fun, safe and engaging holiday programmes using our facilities and grounds. They work with some of the best independent schools in the country and have a strong reputation for high quality provision. Their inspiring Ofsted-registered day camps are tailor-made for children aged 04 to 14, and offer an array of sessions including sports, games, and creative activities each week, as well as bushcraft and coding courses.

You can book for a single day or an entire week and if you do not know your holiday dates yet, you can change your dates free of charge up to 14 days before your camp’s start date, subject to availability. For added convenience, they accept all childcare vouchers.

Summer 2025: Monday 21 July to Friday 22 August

% Pupils Gaining
GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 9

% Pupils Gaining
A Level Grades A – C

IB Score
 

School Reviews

ISI inspection


The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.  

ISI inspection


The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent ... Pupils develop high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem which enable them to become effective decision-makers.  

Muddy Stilettos


Boys who want to find their place in a modern society, aren’t afraid of showing their feelings, supporting each other and ultimately paying it forward. There are so many opportunities at here, but it’s those who really appreciate what they’ve got – from the incredible facilities to the amazing...  

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