Age range. 7–11 Co-educational.
Number of pupils. 248 (M: 46%; F: 54%).
Fees per annum (2025-2026). £15,300, incl. VAT.
The Junior School is housed in its own separate building adjacent to the Senior School. Facilities include specialist rooms for Art, Science, ICT, Design Technology and a refurbished Library, with a designated Year 3 area with classrooms and playground as well as a superb state-of-the-art School Hall.
The whole site overlooks the school playing fields and the Junior School has extensive views over the Ouse Valley. Many of the Senior School facilities are available to the Junior School, including full use of the playing fields, sports hall, gymnasium, covered and heated swimming pool and all-weather pitches. There are dedicated Junior School Science labs in our newly built modern Science Centre. The Howard Hall, the 300-seat theatre in the Senior School, provides facilities for full-scale drama productions and concerts.
The school enjoys a strong musical, dramatic and sporting tradition.
At BMS, students of all ages are inspired and encouraged to flourish not only academically, but as well-rounded individuals. Alongside a strong academic foundation, they are invited to participate in a wide range of sports, performing arts, music, and a host of co-curricular activities that help them discover their interests, build confidence and grow in ways that truly matter.
Starting at a new school is an exciting chapter, and we make sure every student feels safe, supported, and ready to shine. Our team take time to really get to know each child, building the kind of warm, trusting relationships that help them quickly settle in and grow in confidence.
Students are admitted to the Junior School at ages 7, 8, 9 and 10 following assessments in January. Most of these are computerised and include English, Maths and non-verbal reasoning. Students proceed to the Senior School at 11, unless special circumstances prevent this.
Charitable status. Bedford Modern School is part of the Harpur Trust which is a Registered Charity, number 1066861. It includes in its aims the provision of high-quality education for all students.