Eastbourne Private School
Looking for local Independent Schools? Bede's is an independent, co-educational, day and boarding school in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Bede's Nursery, Prep and Senior School accomodates pupils from 3 months to 18 years. Bede's is based across two stunning sites - the Prep School on the Eastbourne coastline and the Senior School in the Sussex countryside in a picturesque village called Upper Dicker.
At Bede's, pupils are encouraged to discover their passions and find joy in their learning. Through various opportunities inside and outside the classroom, pupils develop their talents and are encouraged to achieve their potential.
Bede's is an energetic and colourful place with a delightful rhythm. The School is known for the quality of its pastoral care for all pupils.
There are buses from various points in Eastbourne, see more information here.
Bede's Senior School, Upper Dicker
Bede's Preparatory School, Eastbourne
Bede's Prep School
Bede's Prep School offers education from three months in our Nursery, through to Year 9, at which point pupils move onto our Senior School. Founded in 1895, Bede's Prep started with a school roll of just four boys. In 1902, it moved to its current premises, on the border of the South Downs, nestled on a cliff top near Beachy Head with stunning views of the sea.
The Prep School has a number of notable alumni, such as Eddie Izzard and Nicky Henson. In recent years, there have been multiple new developments including a new Sports Hall, an astro, a swimming pool and a new dining room.
Leigh-Anne Morris, Head of the Prep School says, "Our kind-hearted community is underpinned by generosity of spirit, mutual respect, warmth and compassion. By providing a festival of opportunities, we enable our pupils to discover new passions and develop new talents motivating them to be the best versions of themselves."
Bede's helps pupils to have a joyful learning journey, by cultivating a vibrant learning experience and encouraging children to achieve their personal best. The School provides a festival of opportunity, allowing all pupils to develop their passions and talents.
Bede's Senior School
Bede's Senior School offers education from Year 9 to Year 13 (Sixth Form). It was founded in 1978, following the success of the Prep School. The Senior School is surrounded by over 100 acres of Sussex Downs National Park in the heart of the countryside.
Since it's establishment, the Senior School has grown rapidly from just 23 pupils to today's roll of approvimately 800. Developments over time have included a new Sports Complex, five boarding houses and even a zoo!
Each pupil's learning experience is tailored to their passions, and they are encouraged to pursue their talents.
Bede's Senior School Headmaster, Peter Goodyer, comments, "By presenting our pupils with the prospect of exploration, innovation and experimentation, all the while championing choice at every turn, we imbue each Bedian with the confidence to say that they excel at those things which they value most."
