Individual
potential
unleashed.
Visit our state-of-the-art campus.
The innovative design approaches to space and light help to enhance the well-being of our pupils. Register today to secure your place.
Proud to
welcome you.
What does independence mean to you?
For us, it reflects our commitment to the individual – to each and every young person we nurture. It also speaks of our ability to shape our own space and teaching methodology, creating a strong sense of community whilst realising the potential of your child.
It is with immense pride that I welcome you to Bedford Greenacre Independent School, formed by the merger of Rushmoor and St Andrew’s Schools. We opened our state-of-the-art learning facility at Manton Lane in January 2025, with its roots in the past and its vision firmly set on the future.
We were proud to be shortlisted in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards in the co-ed category in 2025, which focused on the innovative, caring and life-enhancing experience which pupils receive. We believe that learning is more than just academic outcomes, it’s about nurturing well-rounded individuals prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. We value a culture of kindness, empathy, and mutual respect where every voice matters, and every individual is treated with dignity which is reflected in our School Council and opportunities for students to make their voices heard.
Our 40-acre site has meant we have been able to combine pupils from Reception to Year 13 on one site, in a fully co-educational learning environment. Our Nursery remains at Kimbolton Road, catering for children from 4-months to 4 years.
We look forward to being part of your child’s future learning journey.
An inspiring
space.
Standing within a 40-acre countryside setting, our school site represents the very latest in sustainable architecture, providing the most technologically advanced teaching environment and inspirational communal and recreational spaces in which to learn, play and flourish.
Built on a
proud heritage.
Bedford Greenacre Independent School combines the institutions of Rushmoor and St Andrews, continuing a proud teaching tradition that spans over 230 years. The founding principles and focus on the individual have endured over that time and remain our commitment today.
Rushmoor School moved to Shakespeare Road, Bedford in 1918 and educated children between 8 and 13. It evolved over that time to feature a Sixth Form facility.
Founded in 1896 St Andrew’s was a small Independent School with a co-educational Nursery and Junior School and a girls’ Senior School.
Now combined under the name Bedford Greenacre we offer fully co-educational, non-selective education from Reception to Sixth Form at our Manton Lane site, whilst our Nursery operates from Kimbolton Road for children between 4-months to 4 years.
Supporting the individual.
We recognise that each and every child is uniquely different, so their individual learning journeys are adapted to achieve the most from their time with us – whether they need extra support or are academically gifted, your child will receive the focus to ensure they thrive.
We prioritise each individual’s wellbeing, believing that a healthy mind-set is vitally important for success. We seek to discuss any student concerns honestly and help to plot a future pathway which gives them the best chance of happiness, security and success (in that order).
Our team.
At the heart of your child’s educational experience sit our passionate teaching and support teams. It’s their knowledge, positive energy and unwavering dedication to your child’s development that make us the leading school we are today.
Our wider estate, security and catering teams create an environment in which your child can feel part of a safe and nurturing community.
Contact our Leadership Team
Mr Ian Daniel Principal
Mr Alun Evans Deputy Head Teacher
Mr Ashley Jones Deputy Head Teacher
Mrs Susan Diffey Business Manager
Mrs Nicky van der Sande Deputy Head of Juniors/KS2 Lead
Miss Emma Niro Head of Nursery
Mrs Emma Brewer Assistant Head Pastoral/Junior Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Richard Woodward Head of Sixth Form
We look
forward to
meeting you.
Our school site facility is a physical embodiment of our values and ethos, so we would encourage all parents considering their child’s academic journey to visit us to find out more about our unique school.
Appointments can be made at anytime with our Office Team. We also hold regular open days where you will meet members of our teaching staff and engage with pupils within their teaching environments.