The UK’s best schools for cricket have been revealed in The Cricketer’s Schools Guide 2023. Bede’s have earned their place within the top 100 Senior Schools and top 50 Prep Schools. 2023’s successful roll call of schools was finalised after an exhaustive selection process that saw a huge number submit entries for inclusion in the guide.
All entries were judged by The Cricketer’s judging panel against an extensive set of criteria, which included a compelling commitment to cricket in the curriculum, facilities, fixture programmes and coaching. It is no surprise that Bede’s have been recognised for their extensive cricket provision. At Bede’s, pupils have the opportunity to train at least three times a week and play matches throughout the Summer Term, alongside an indoor cricket programme in the winter months.
Coaching at Bede’s is led by the Director of Cricket, Alan Wells – former Sussex, Kent and England cricketer and Level 4 coach. His expert team includes former Sussex cricketer and Level 3 coach; Neil Lenham, former England and Women’s World Cup winning cricketer; Sarah Taylor, and Level 3 coach, Petch Lenham.
The news follows an incredible season for Bede’s pupils and alumni, with recent alumna Alice Capsey and current Upper Sixth pupil Freya Kemp recently being awarded first England Women central contracts for 2022-23 from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Alice and Freya are not the only Bede’s cricketing success stories; a high percentage of Bede’s players are selected for National and Representative programmes including Sussex CCC, such as Ali Orr, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Delray Rawlins, Archie Lenham, Dan Ibrahim and Henry Crocombe.
Alan Wells, Director of Cricket at Bede’s is delighted that Bede’s has been recognised among the top cricket schools. He comments, “We are naturally very proud that both our Senior and Prep schools have been selected as one of the top cricket schools in the country. This is down to the hard work of all the students and staff who put in so many hours of work year-round.”
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