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Bede's is an independent, co-educational school located on two stunning sites, one by the sea in Eastbourne and one in the heart of the Sussex countryside, offering education from 3 months to 18 years.

At Bede's, education is more than a timetable - it’s a journey.

The result isn’t just academic success – it’s a life with direction and joy.

Do what you love.

Explore Life at Bede's

Learn more about what life is like for our pupils

Nursery & Prep School at Eastbourne

Nursery - Year 6

Upper School at Eastbourne

Years 7 - 11

Senior School at Upper Dicker

Years 7 - 11

Sixth Form at Upper Dicker

Year 12- Year 13

A young man in a suit and tie and a young woman in a blazer and skirt stand in a modern, well-lit room with wooden tables and chairs.

We are more than a School

A young boy in a green school blazer and dark trousers stands smiling, holding a stack of books against a plain white background.

A young female tennis player in a patterned dress and neon green shoes swings her racket against a plain white background.

outdoor learning at the Prep

A young boy in a blue jacket smiles while drawing on a piece of paper on a tree stump in a sun-dappled forest with other people in the background.

Learning with joy

Broad co-curricular range of activities, built into the school day — because learning happens everywhere.

discover the bede’s zoo

Explore the Legat Dance Academy

Dancers in pink costumes perform on a checkered floor with a stage and audience in the background.

A young woman with a large backpack kneels in lush green grass, with a white figure carved into a distant hillside under a cloudy sky.

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We value the journey as much as the destination.

84%

A*-B at A Level

47%

9-7 at GCSE

99%

Merit or above at BTEC

93%

2025 Sixth Form pupils got their first choice places at university

High  Achievement

“Bede’s supportive environment gave our son excellent results, confidence and leadership skills.”

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Academic Discovery

Immy shares her experience of academic life at Bede's

Alessia talks about Academic Life at Bede's Prep

Hear from Nick Abrams, Assistant Head: Academic

Beyond the Classroom

Brooke talks about her time in Performing Arts

Harry shares his thoughts on Sport at Bede's

Hear from Mr Wise about the Co-Curricular Programme

Life as a Day Pupil

Ralph tells us about being a Day pupil at Bede's

Lilian share her views about being a Day pupil at Bede's

Bede's: It's in the Air

Life as a Boarding Pupil

Lewin tells us about being a Boarding pupil at Bede's

Assistant Head: Boarding, Paul Juniper talks about Boarding

Georgie talks about being a Weekly Boarder at Bede's

What’s Happening at Bede’s

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Bede's School serves up another outstanding summer of tennis success

Bede's School is celebrating another exceptional summer of tennis achievements, with pupils excelling at county, regional, national and international level, further reinforcing the school's reputation as one of the leading schools for developing young tennis talent.

Record GCSE Success for Bede’s as Pupils Combine Academic Rigour with Co-Curricular Excellence

Pupils at Bede’s School in Sussex are celebrating today after delivering another record-breaking performance, securing the school’s best-ever GCSE results. Just under half (47%) of all grades awarded were at the highest 9–7 level (or equivalent).

Bede’s Sixth Formers Celebrate Record-Breaking Results as School Achieves Best-Ever A Level Performance

Pupils at Bede’s School are celebrating a historic academic milestone today, having achieved the finest A Level and BTEC results in the Sussex school’s history. An impressive 84% of all grades were awarded at A* to B, with a third of all grades (33%) achieved at the top A* level (or equivalent).