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Located in Howard House and surrounded by extensive gardens, our Junior School offers a unique environment for girls to learn from Years 3 to Year 6 (aged 7 – 11).

The Junior School is passionate about girls’ learning and strives to build and develop curiosity and enthusiasm, allowing our girls to enjoy days filled with creative lessons, friendship and adventure in an environment where learning is both exciting and fun. We aim to develop the strengths of each girl by providing her with opportunities to stretch and challenge herself through all aspects of school life: from the academic to the social.

Our ethos of personal development is firmly underpinned by our strong and supportive pastoral care structure, which means our girls feel safe to try new things and understand that making mistakes is part of their learning journey. As she progresses through the Junior School each girl will grow in confidence, and learn to push her own boundaries yet further while developing a life-long passion for learning.

The Junior School is at the heart of the BGS community and enjoys close links with the Senior School staff and pupils. Our girls benefit from being part of a vertical House system building relationships with pupils across the school from Year 3 to sixth form, providing mentorship, role models and support in a fun and creative environment. Benefiting from excellent facilities and first class teaching, Bedford Girls’ School Junior School is an exciting foundation for your daughter. 

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23 Jan 2026

BGS Ranked Top 8 All Girls’ Schools for Sport

Bedford Girls’ School (BGS) has once again been recognised as one of the leading all girls’ independent day schools for sport, securing 8th place for girls sport in the School Sport Magazine Top 200 Sporting Schools for 2025.

23 Jan 2026

BGS Ranked Top 8 All Girls’ Schools for Sport

Bedford Girls’ School (BGS) has once again been recognised as one of the leading all girls’ independent day schools for sport, securing 8th place for girls sport in the School Sport Magazine Top 200 Sporting Schools for 2025.

This national ranking reflects the breadth, depth and quality of the school’s sporting provision, as well as the commitment and ambition of its students. Competing against boys’, girls’, mixed, day and boarding schools from across the country, BGS students have demonstrated the strength of the school’s sporting culture and the confidence fostered within an all girls’ environment.

Sport at BGS is characterised by high participation and high performance. In addition to PE lessons, students benefit from approximately 70 co-curricular sports clubs each week and take part in around 250 fixtures per term, ensuring opportunities for all abilities alongside clear pathways for those performing at regional and national level. The school’s Athlete Support Programme provides tailored mentoring for students competing at the highest levels, helping them balance academic success with sporting excellence.

A number of standout team performances have contributed to this year’s placing. The England Hockey U16 squad reached the National Final as Tier 1 Plate Runners-Up, while the U19s secured the ISHC Plate title. In lacrosse, both the U13A and U14A teams finished within the top 15 nationally, supported by further strong results across senior age groups. The school has also seen impressive national progression in netball, badminton and athletics, with students consistently representing at county and regional level. Alongside this, BGS continues to excel across a broad range of sports, including rowing, tennis, swimming, cross country and athletics, reflecting the depth and diversity of its sporting provision.

Mrs Mason-McLeod, Director of Sport at BGS, said: “We are proud to be recognised once again among the top all-girls’ independent day schools for sport. This achievement reflects the commitment of our students and the expertise of our staff. At BGS, we aim to provide outstanding opportunities for every girl, whether she is discovering a new sport or competing at the highest level.”

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21 Aug 2025

Bedford Girls’ School Celebrates Excellent GCSE Results

This year, two thirds of all GCSE entries were awarded grades 9 to 7, with a quarter of entries achieving the top grade of a 9. We are also delighted to share that every student achieved a 100% pass rate.

21 Aug 2025

Bedford Girls’ School Celebrates Excellent GCSE Results

Bedford Girls’ School is delighted to announce another set of excellent examination results, adding to a summer of success at A Level and IB Diploma.

This year, two thirds of all GCSE entries were awarded grades 9 to 7, with a quarter of entries achieving the top grade of a 9. We are also delighted to share that every student achieved a 100% pass rate.

Mr John Gardner, Acting Head of Bedford Girls’ School, commented: “I am thrilled to celebrate the achievements of this year’s GCSE students. Their results reflect not only their dedication and curiosity but also the excellent guidance and support they have received from our teachers across all subjects.

“At Bedford Girls’ School, we place great value on the broader experience of education, including the skills, confidence, and resilience students develop through sport, the arts, music, community involvement and discovering new interests. Each member of this cohort has worked hard to reach this stage and it is wonderful to see their efforts recognised.

“As they move into Sixth Form, I look forward to seeing them continue to grow, explore their passions, and build on this success with confidence and enthusiasm.”

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14 Aug 2025

BGS celebrates excellent Sixth Form results

Bedford Girls' School is delighted to announce excellent A Level and IB Diploma results, with three quarters of grades being awarded A*- B.

14 Aug 2025

BGS celebrates excellent Sixth Form results

Bedford Girls' School is celebrating the success of its Upper Sixth examination results with three quarters of grades being awarded A*-B (A Level and International Baccalaureate Diploma combined) and a 100% pass rate.

Earlier in the summer, the International Baccalaureate Diploma cohort achieved outstanding results with an average point score of 36 (against a worldwide average of 30), with one student attaining an impressive 44 points out of a possible 45.

Over 96% of the Upper Sixth cohort have been accepted onto their preferred course. Students are set to pursue a wide array of disciplines at leading universities, including English Language and Literature at Oxford; Neuroscience at Bristol; Engineering at Durham; PPE at Exeter; Mechatronics and Robotic Engineering at Birmingham; Natural Sciences at Durham; Medicine at Queen Mary; Pharmacology at Nottingham; Economics and Geography at Leeds; Business and Management at York; Architecture at Edinburgh; Computer Science at Warwick; Music at Nottingham and Performance Design at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Mr John Gardner, Acting Head of Bedford Girls’ School, commented: “I am delighted for our students, their hard work and determination has paid off with a wonderful set of results. They have embraced every opportunity and risen to challenges throughout their time at BGS. Their successes are a testament to the expert teaching, guidance and care they have received throughout their education at BGS. I am extremely proud of them all; they leave BGS ready to embrace exciting futures, I wish them all the best of success.”

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