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Bedales School is a public school with a progressive ethos located in the village of Steep, near Petersfield, Hampshire, England. It was founded in 1893 by John Haden Badley. It has been coeducational since 1898 and it was the first coeducational independent school in England. Its school emblem is a Tudor rose with a bee at the centre. The school motto is "Work of each for weal of all". Bedales is noted for its beautiful arts and crafts library fitted out by Ernest Gimson, and its grounding in the arts and crafts movement. Bedales school is also renowned for its liberal ethos and relaxed attitude, which has been the subject of controversy in recent years. citation needed Bedales is one of the most expensive schools in the UK. These fees have risen in recent years due to building projects, which have included a new PE department and a new academic block. The school has established a reputation for high quality arts teaching and a dedication to drama, art and music. Bedales has an environmental award winning theatre which is also used by the local community. The current headmaster of Bedales is Keith Budge.
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