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Private Schools in Shefford

Shefford has 17 private schools in and around the area, including nursery, pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form. Families can compare school types and a mix of day and boarding schools.

Explore our UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points and key dates.

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Orchard School & Nursery

Orchard School & Nursery

Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RB

5.8 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£4,318 / term

Range £4,318 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–9 100 Day
St Francis' College

St Francis' College

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3PJ

6.0 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£4,874 / term

Range £4,874 - £15,578 (inc. VAT)

Girls 3–18 287 Day & Boarding

OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus

Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EP

6.2 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£1,936 / term

Range £1,936 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–18 165 Day
St Christopher School

St Christopher School

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3JZ

6.4 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£1,456 / term

Range £1,456 - £16,322 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–18 496 Day & Boarding

Kingshott School

Partner school

Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7JX

7.3 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£5,215 / term

Range £5,215 - £6,436 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–16 414 Day

KWS School

Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TJ

8.3 miles from Shefford

Co-Ed 11–18 24 Day
Bedford Girls' School

Bedford Girls' School

Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BX

8.8 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£4,558 / term

Range £4,558 - £6,406 (inc. VAT)

Girls 7–18 906 Day
Bedford School

Bedford School

Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU

9.3 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£6,491 / term

Range £6,491 - £17,244 (inc. VAT)

Boys 7–19 1,070 Day & Boarding

Polam School

Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU

9.6 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£4,750 / term

Range £4,750 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 1–9 96 Day

Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School

Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7QZ

9.7 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£2,110 / term

Range £2,110 - £7,178 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–7 309 Day

Bedford Modern School

Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NT

10.1 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£4,968 / term

Range £4,968 - £6,816 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–18 1,252 Day
Bedford Greenacre Independent School

Bedford Greenacre Independent School

Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7FZ

10.4 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£2,842 / term

Range £2,842 - £5,597 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–18 733 Day

King's House Moorlands

Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9JY

11.0 miles from Shefford

Co-Ed 5–16 178 Day

Esland School Bedford

Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS

3.8 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£24,960 / term

Range £24,960 - £27,510 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 8–18 38 Day

Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia

Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF

10.7 miles from Shefford

Boys 10–16 106 Day

Al Hikmah School

Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE

11.0 miles from Shefford

Fees from

£1,280 / term

Range £1,280 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Boys 11–16 131 Day

Mehria Primary School

Hertfordshire, LU4 8JD

11.1 miles from Shefford

Co-Ed 5–11 109 Day

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Shefford

How many private schools are there in Shefford?
There are 17 independent schools in and around Shefford, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Shefford?
Yes, several schools in and around Shefford offer boarding, including full, weekly and flexi options.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Shefford?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Shefford?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

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