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Bede's Prep Achieves iPQ Gold School Badge
Bede's Prep has achieved Gold iPQ status, a prestigious award recognising its commitment to developing 21st-century skills in pupils.
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Welcome to Bede's Prep School
Bede's Prep is an independent, co-educational school located by the sea in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
We are a school that enriches young people so that they may become confident members of their communities.
We believe in providing children with rich learning opportunities that stimulate and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding, engaging them in practical experiences which bring learning to life.
Bede's Heroes
Toby
I joined Bede’s Prep last year. It’s really nice here, and everyone’s very friendly. It feels like I’ve been here for ages.
Independent School in Sussex
Choosing a school can be incredibly tough. If you are looking for preparatory schools in Sussex, consider Bede's. Our school provides a caring environment where children are encouraged to be creative, curious and confident.
We are members of The Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), offering day and boarding places for pupils between the ages of 4 and 13. Our students are valued as individuals and enjoy a broad range of opportunity to suit their interests and talents.
Prep School News
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Bede's Celebrated as one of the UK's Top Cricket Schools
Bede’s has been recognised in The Cricketer’s Schools Guide 2025 as one of the UK’s top schools for cricket, ranking among the top 100 Senior Schools and top 50 Prep Schools.
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Bede’s School Selected as a STEER Champion School!
Bede’s Prep and Senior Schools have been recognised as a STEER Champion School, a prestigious recognition for exceptional work in applying the STEER programme.
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Pupils at Bede’s Prep have once again been awarded a prestigious Eco-Schools' Green Flag
This academic year, pupils at Bede’s Prep have once again achieved international accreditation for their exceptional work in promoting sustainability and raising environmental awareness amongst their peers.
Bede's Facts
Continue The Journey
Nursery
Discovering the unique abilities, needs and characteristics that make each child special.
Senior
Fostering a community of discovery which encourages every individual to develop their passions and achieve their potential.
Sixth Form
Championing choice at every turn, imbuing each Bedian with the confidence to excel at those things they value most.