Academic Programme
Moving into the Upper School is an inspiring step forward in your child’s educational journey. To prepare pupils for a changing world, we have pioneered a unique hybrid curriculum - bringing together the academic depth of traditional GCSEs with engaging, specialised vocational courses.
We ask better questions than yesterday.
While this stage brings an exciting step up in academic challenge, our ethos remains deeply supportive. We offer expert guidance tailored to each individual, ensuring your child is stretched, motivated and cared for every step of the way.
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What's happening at Bede's
![Bede's Announces Major New Commercial Partnership with Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785762611/bedesorg/iebjmovimwd68vwubcna/BEDESBRIGHTONHOVEALBION-10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785762611/bedesorg/iebjmovimwd68vwubcna/BEDESBRIGHTONHOVEALBION-10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785762611/bedesorg/iebjmovimwd68vwubcna/BEDESBRIGHTONHOVEALBION-10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785762611/bedesorg/iebjmovimwd68vwubcna/BEDESBRIGHTONHOVEALBION-10.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785762611/bedesorg/iebjmovimwd68vwubcna/BEDESBRIGHTONHOVEALBION-10.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785762611/bedesorg/iebjmovimwd68vwubcna/BEDESBRIGHTONHOVEALBION-10.jpg","width":2200}])
David Byrne, Director of Commercial Partnerships
Bede’s School is delighted to announce a prestigious new commercial partnership with Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion FC. This collaboration unites two of the South East’s leading institutions, establishing a strong partnership alignment rooted in shared values, community engagement and focus on developing excellence.
![Bede's Space Education Quality Mark]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785835541/bedesorg/knojd5f75jct675z5fmt/SpaceAward-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785835541/bedesorg/knojd5f75jct675z5fmt/SpaceAward-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785835541/bedesorg/knojd5f75jct675z5fmt/SpaceAward-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785835541/bedesorg/knojd5f75jct675z5fmt/SpaceAward-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785835541/bedesorg/knojd5f75jct675z5fmt/SpaceAward-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785835541/bedesorg/knojd5f75jct675z5fmt/SpaceAward-1.jpg","width":2200}])
Mesha, Harry, Vir and Ralph (Sixth Form)
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Bede’s Senior School has been awarded the prestigious Gold SpaceEducation Quality Mark (SEQM)!
![Heads of School 2026/27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778594324/bedesorg/kdj48ka266jo2lvlrbn8/HoS-6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778594324/bedesorg/kdj48ka266jo2lvlrbn8/HoS-6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778594324/bedesorg/kdj48ka266jo2lvlrbn8/HoS-6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778594324/bedesorg/kdj48ka266jo2lvlrbn8/HoS-6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778594324/bedesorg/kdj48ka266jo2lvlrbn8/HoS-6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778594324/bedesorg/kdj48ka266jo2lvlrbn8/HoS-6.jpg","width":2200}])
Mesha, Harry, Vir and Ralph (Sixth Form)
Our new Heads of School have been appointed for the academic year 2026/27! Get to know Mesha, Harry, Vir and Ralph...