Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Secular
Updated July 2026
Bedford Greenacre Independent School is a fully co-educational, non-selective independent school for students from Nursery to Year 13. Formed by the merger of Rushmoor and St Andrew’s Schools, it combines a 230-year teaching heritage with a modern, sustainable campus.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Bedford Greenacre Independent School is committed to nurturing the individual potential of every young person within a culture of kindness, empathy, and mutual respect. It promotes traditional British values, including democracy, lawfulness, liberty, and respect, while maintaining high behavioural standards and small class sizes to ensure pupils thrive both academically and socially.
Programmes
The school provides a continuous educational journey from Nursery (ages 4 months to 4 years) through to the Sixth Form. The Sixth Form curriculum includes A-levels, Level 3 qualifications, and Cambridge Technical courses in subjects such as Biology, Business, Chemistry, Criminology, Drama, Geography, Law, Maths, Physics, Politics, Psychology, and Sociology, supported by the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Student support
Learning support
The school adapts individual learning journeys to meet the needs of each student, whether they require extra support or are academically gifted. Pastoral care is a priority, with a focus on student well-being and honest communication regarding any concerns to help pupils plot a successful future pathway.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Bedford Greenacre Independent School offer?
- Bedford Greenacre Independent School offers Cambridge A-Level.
- How much is tuition at Bedford Greenacre Independent School?
- Annual tuition at Bedford Greenacre Independent School is £8.8K–£17.3K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- Is Bedford Greenacre Independent School co-educational?
- Bedford Greenacre Independent School is a co-ed school.
- Where is Bedford Greenacre Independent School located?
- Bedford Greenacre Independent School is an international school in Bedford, United Kingdom.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2026-2027| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| RECEPTION | 4–5 | £8.8K |
| LOWER JUNIORS Years 1 - 2 | 5–7 | £10.3K |
| JUNIORS Years 3-6 | 7–11 | £12.5K |
| LOWER SENIORS Years 7-8 | 11–13 | £15.5K |
| SENIORS Years 9-11 | 13–16 | £17.3K |
| SIXTH FORM Years 12-13 | 16–18 | £17.3K |
| Nursery (Weekly rate - 5 full days) | 0–4 | — |
| Nursery (Daily rate 8am - 6pm) | 0–4 | — |
| Nursery (Morning/Afternoon session) | 0–4 | — |
Source:PDFBGI-Fee-scale-26-27.pdfPDFRM-Integrated-Report-2013.pdfPDFBGI-Nursery-Scale-of-Fees-2026-27.pdfPDFRM-Compliance-Report-2017.pdf
Other fees(7)
| Registration fee· Main School. Includes meal, admin & taster days | £150 |
|---|---|
| Registration fee· Nursery. Payable on return of completed registration form | £50 |
| Deposit· Main School. Refundable on leaving | £600 |
| Deposit· Nursery. Payable on offer of firm place & refundable on leaving | £150 |
| Mealsterm· Reception to Year 8 | £250 |
| Mealsterm· Year 9-11 | £270 |
| Insuranceterm· Personal Accident Compulsory | £6 |
Discounts
- Sibling discount: 10%
Admissions
The school is non-selective and offers a co-educational pathway from Reception to Year 13. The admissions process involves attending an open morning or a personal visit, followed by taster days where prospective pupils complete literacy and numeracy assessments and participate in classroom activities. A registration fee of £150 is required, and the school requests a reference and the latest report from the applicant's current school before the Principal confirms the outcome of the application.
Calendar
The school holds regular open mornings throughout the year for prospective families. For September entry, bursary and scholarship applications must be submitted by the end of January, with final decisions communicated by the end of March.
About the campus
The school operates from a state-of-the-art, 40-acre campus at Manton Lane, which opened in January 2025 and features sustainable, energy-efficient architecture designed to enhance pupil well-being. This site provides technologically advanced teaching environments alongside communal and recreational spaces. A separate site at Kimbolton Road houses the school's nursery provision.
Co-curriculars
The school offers scholarships in sport, art, music, and design. Students are encouraged to participate in the School Council, which provides opportunities for them to make their voices heard within the school community.
- Mr Ian DanielPrincipal
Ian Daniel serves as the Principal of Bedford Greenacre Independent School. He maintains a blog providing updates to parents, guardians, and friends of the school.
- Mr Alun EvansDeputy Head Teacher
- Mr Ashley JonesDeputy Head Teacher
- Mrs Susan DiffeyBusiness Manager
- Mrs Nicky van der SandeDeputy Head of Juniors/KS2 Lead
- Miss Emma NiroHead of Nursery
- Mrs Emma BrewerAssistant Head Pastoral/Junior Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Cambridge A-Level