Bede's School

Curriculum and Programmes at Bede’s School

• Bede’s Senior School:
  Pupils in Years 9–13 study here, following the British curriculum with GCSE, A Level, and BTEC courses.

  In Year 9, students prepare for GCSEs with core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and a Modern Foreign Language. Creative subjects like Music, Dance, and Art are strongly emphasised, and pupils can also study Politics, History, Geography, and Philosophy. After completing Year 9, students move on to the GCSE programme in Years 10–11.

  GCSE students typically take 8–10 subjects. English, Mathematics, Science, and at least one Modern Foreign Language are compulsory, with a wide choice of optional subjects available. Successful completion allows students to progress into the Sixth Form.

  The Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers two pathways:

  • A Levels, for academically strong students preparing for university.

  • BTEC courses, more vocational in nature, for students who prefer practical subjects.

  Students usually take 3–4 subjects tailored to their future goals.

  A Level Subjects: Art & Design, Biology, Business, Ceramics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Drama & Theatre Studies, Economics, English Literature, Geography, History, Latin, Maths, Further Maths, Media Studies, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Photography, Government & Politics, Physics, Religion & Philosophy.

  BTEC Subjects: Animal Management, Business, IT, Media Production, Music Performance, Psychology, Sport, Performing Arts (Dance).

• Bede’s Prep School:
  From the age of 1, children can attend the Prep School. Pupils are given opportunities to study a wide range of subjects, ensuring they reach their full potential throughout their school journey.

Activities at Bede’s School

Bede’s places great importance on extracurricular activities, arts, and sports, offering more than 100 clubs.

Sports: Sport is central to life at Bede’s. The school has teams and academies across a variety of sports. Cricket, Football, and Hockey are the leading sports, while Basketball, Netball, Swimming, and Tennis are also growing in popularity. Other sports on offer include Athletics, Badminton, Golf, Equestrian, Squash, Rugby, and Shooting.

Arts: The school is equally committed to the arts. Its Legat Dance Academy is designed for talented and ambitious dancers pursuing a career in dance. Students are trained by highly experienced industry professionals in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, and Musical Theatre. They regularly perform at events such as the annual Legat Showcase and cabaret evenings.

 University Success

Bede’s is among the UK’s most successful schools, with recent results showing 82% A–B grades* and 54% A–A grades*.

Graduates secure places at top universities in the UK and abroad. Examples include:

• UK: Oxford (Experimental Psychology), St Andrews (Mathematics), Imperial College London (Mechanical Engineering), Edinburgh (Physics and Medicine), King’s College London (Medicine).

• USA: Columbia University and Dartmouth College, both with full scholarships.