Admissions.
Choosing the right educational pathway for your child is an important decision. At BGI we combine traditional values within a modern teaching environment. From September 2024, BGI will be coeducational from EYFS to Year 11 at our Shakespeare Road site and our coeducational Sixth Form will be at our Kimbolton Road site. We are aiming to move to our new site during the academic year 2024-25.
For entry into Reception or Years 1-13 please complete our admissions form to register your child’s details. We will then be in touch to arrange a tour of the school.
Please view our prospectus here.
For entry into nursery please contact nurseryenquiries@bedfordgreenacre.co.uk
Open Morning – Saturday 1st March 2025
Our next Open Morning is on Saturday 1st March 2025 from 10am to Midday at our Shakespeare Road site only. Sixth Form prospective parents and pupils are invited to attend between 9am and 10am to speak to our Sixth Form staff in the gym, before the main school Open Morning begins. Please complete our admissions form to register and Philippa Abruzzese, our admissions secretary will contact you.
Thinking of joining us for Sixth Form in Sept 2025 – see what we offer here.
Our vision,
ethos & values.
At BGI we respect and value the individual.
Each and every pupil is uniquely different and that is reflected in the journeys they embark upon at our school. We recognise the important role we have in nurturing your child in preparation towards leading a fulfilled life in the future.
Our vision
To provide a caring environment where all individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential
Our ethos
To strive for the very highest of standards in teaching, instilling the confidence that shapes brighter futures
Our values
We promote traditional British values of… Democracy. Lawfulness. Liberty. Respect.
Our open
day events.
When considering your child’s academic future, we recommend one of our Open Day Events. You’ll get to meet our wonderful team and pupils and gain a real insight into academic life at BGI.
You’re welcome to one of the any open events we hold over the course of the year of alternatively contact our team to arrange a personal visit at a time to suit you. We look forward to welcoming you.
Our next Open Morning is on Saturday 1st March 2025 from 10am to Midday at our Shakespeare Road site only. Sixth Form prospective pupils are invited to attend taster sessions and speak to our Sixth Form staff. Please complete our admissions form to register and Philippa Abruzzese, our admissions secretary will contact you.
Understanding
our fees.
We recognise the commitment you’re considering when choosing a fee based education for your child, so do all we can to be transparent and flexible in helping you to meet the costs of their education.
There is an initial registration fee of £50. Then on acceptance of your child to the school you’ll be required to pay an deposit of £500 to secure their place from Reception to Year 13. For nursery the deposit is £150.
As well as termly fees, there may be extra fees associated to your child’s education e.g. Lunches, Special tuition, Pre School Care or Homework Club.
For information on nursery fees, please click here.
For information on fees for Reception to Year 13, please click here
Bursaries & Scholarships.
At Bedford Greenacre Independent we’re committed to making a brighter future accessible to more students so offer a Bursary Award to parents who need financial support. The value of that award is assessed by our Board of Governors with a view to offering fair opportunities to those considering our school.
We can offer Bursaries within a number of subjects including Sport, Art, Music and Design. And there are Sixth Form Scholarships available within a number of subject areas.
To understand more about our Bursaries & Scholarships and our monthly payment options contact Sue Diffey in our Finance Office.
Get in Touch
Getting to us.
Situated within the historic town of Bedford, just 5 minutes from Bedford Train Station and 15 minutes from M1 Junction 14. We look forward to welcoming you to our progressive new school.
Bedford
Greenacre
Independent
School
Manton Lane
Bedford
MK41 7FZ