Junior School (7-11)

Our Junior School provides a unique beginning, where younger students are inspired through inquiry, exploration and discovery to develop agile minds and independent spirits. Nurtured in an environment rich with opportunity, learning is engaging, creative and joyful.

We believe the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) provides the very best educational foundation. This future‑focused programme prepares children as they grow into responsible global citizens. Renowned internationally, the IB PYP delivers an immersive, relevant and challenging curriculum that reflects our fundamental belief that the child must always be at the centre of learning. It ensures students grow into confident, enthusiastic and independent learners who apply their skills and attributes in the pursuit of personal knowledge, global understanding and meaningful action.

Why BGS Junior School

• A Beautiful home - sitting on our school estate, our Junior School is set within stunning gardens, providing a supportive environment where girls are free to be themselves, to play, grow and thrive.
• A Forward focused education - We offer the world‑renowned IB PYP curriculum delivered from Years 3–6, building confidence, independence and intellectual curiosity in every girl. Support and nurture for every student.
• Dedicated Language teaching - Every student benefits from dedicated immersive Spanish teaching from Year 3.
• Specialist teachers - Music, dance and drama woven seamlessly into the curriculum and taught by subject specialists.
• Renowned sports - An outstanding sports programme, with team fixtures from Year 3.
• All through education - a cohesive structure inked to the Senior School, supporting the benefits of an all‑through girls’ education. Pastoral programmes dedicated to girls; centred on nurturing friendships, collaboration and understanding where every student is valued. 
• Extensive co‑curricular - a programme designed to inspire interests, develop skills and nurture talent. 
• An all‑through vertical House system - fostering friendships, role modelling and collaboration across the school. 
• Extended opportunities - educational visits, visiting speakers, workshops and annual residential trips for every year group. 
• Collaboration with Bedford Prep School - offering opportunities to learn alongside male peers. 
• A carefully planned and supported transition o Year 7 - ensuring a smooth educational journey in which every student can flourish.

UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS OF THE IB PYP PROGRAMME

Junior School Admissions