About the school
Bedales is a day and boarding co-educational school for ages 3-18 on a 120-acre campus in Steep near Petersfield. Main entry points listed include 11+ (Year 7) at Bedales Prep and 13+ and 16+ at Bedales Senior.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Founded | 1893 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Upcoming open mornings listed are Sixth Form on 19 September 2026, Prep & Senior on 3 October 2026, and Pre-prep on 2 December 2026; the site also lists a Prep Taster Day on 12 October 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Bedales School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | No catchment area is mentioned on the pages provided. The school states 11+ entry can be as a day or boarding applicant and welcomes external candidates. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 4 Jan 2027 |
The school says preliminary details of entrance tests are sent to parents in the autumn term preceding the January in which the tests are held. For 11+ (2027 entry), Bedales Prep Open Morning is 3 October 2026, Bedales Prep Taster Day is 12 October 2026, bursary application deadline is 31 October 2026, residential assessments run 4 - 5 January 2027, places are offered in the week beginning 8 February 2027, and the place acceptance and deposit deadline is 5 March 2027.
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