Naomi Atkins: The Visionary Founding Principal Behind Bedford School Mohali

Do you know what is the one thing most common amongst top schools globally? They all started with a great vision in mind, with the approach to transform learning. Bedford School Mohali, is on the same page.

Imagine a place where your daughter can follow her dreams with confidence, explore her passions and grow into a confident leader. This is what Naomi Atkins envisions for every girl’s journey at this day and boarding school for girls in India.

Bedford School Mohali combines centuries of experience and British pedagogy from Bedford School UK with Indian values to nurture young leaders rooted in Indian values. With this school, she wants to provide an environment where leadership, ambition, courage and creativity are encouraged in every pupil.

Who is Naomi Atkins?

Naomi Atkins, our founding principal, is a distinguished educator with years of rich international experience. She has completed her MSc in Business Systems Analysis and Design (Distinction) from City University and also holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship.

Her career graph showcases her vast experience in leadership roles at Dulwich College, The British International School Jakarta, The Prince of Wales Island International School in Malaysia and The Stephen Perse Foundation.

Furthermore, she even played a crucial role in founding The Perse School Suzhou in China, proving her expertise in creating learning environments that inspire. Naomi’s transformational leadership skills have empowered pupils and staff alike.

From Head of Senior School to Vice Principal, she has overseen IBDP economics, operations management and the overall development of the pupils. Her experience will be valuable in shaping young girls into compassionate, confident and capable young women.

 

Her Vision Behind Bedford School Mohali

As the founding principal, Ms Naomi Atkins aims to create a space where your daughter will excel academically, emotionally, physically and socially. The school is founded on the values of:

• Endeavour
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Curiosity
• Kindness

Therefore, the aim is to ensure that these principles guide every aspect of the academic curriculum, co-curricular activities, boarding life and pastoral care. Being India’s first British international girls’ school, pupils here will be encouraged to explore.

In addition, the all-girls environment will empower your daughter to take intellectual risks and engage confidently in academic and co-curricular activities, being free from gender stereotypes. When surrounded by positive female role models, your daughter is likely to take leadership responsibilities and develop higher aspirations for herself.

Naomi leads by example. 

• Think of a school where teachers are encouraged to innovate and students are empowered to explore their talents and passions. This is how she envisions the culture of this place.
• From her leadership experience, she will ensure that learning goes far beyond academics to problem-solving, leadership and creativity. 
• She will focus on the emotional and social wellbeing of pupils through pastoral care.

Here, your daughter will not just learn from the textbooks but from her peers, tutors and real-world experiences that will lead to her holistic development as someone ready to engage with the ever-changing world outside.

What Makes Us Unique?

When you think of your daughter’s future, you look ahead at a young, independent woman who is confident and skilled enough to lead. A woman who can make quick decisions and follow her passions without fear. A woman who has conviction in her eyes and has a creative side too.

If this is exactly how to imagine your daughter’s future, then she deserves to be called a Bedfordian. Bedford School Mohali, is unique because:

World-Class Education

Following the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, we offer an academic program that builds critical thinking and creativity. Here, your daughter will not just excel academically but also undergo an intellectual evolution that will enhance her personal growth.

Holistic Development

Every pupil is encouraged to explore their interests and passions across sports, creative arts and other co-curricular activities. With world-class infrastructure, facilities and staff, it is ensured that every girl gets personalised attention to empower her. In addition, programmes like entrepreneurship, floreat and college placement cells add more to her overall development.

First British International Girls’ School in India

As pioneers in the country, we combine British pedagogy with Indian values to prepare global leaders rooted in Indian values. Situated in Mohali, one of the fastest developing cities in India, our first batch is starting from 2026 as a leading boarding and day school in India for girls.

Safe Environment

The boarding facilities here will provide your daughter with a second home. Pastoral care is the foundation that will ensure emotional wellbeing, social growth and personal development of every pupil through dedicated staff and peer support that feels like family. 

Alumni Achievements

The legacy of Bedford School UK alumni highlights the transformative power of a Bedford education. Notable figures include Sir Alastair Cook, Olympic rower Jack Beresford CBE, rugby star George Furbank and Phelan Hill MBE. Their achievements reflect excellence, leadership and dedication that inspire future generations.

Wrapping Up

With Naomi Atkins as our founding principal, we are confident that our mission of preparing confident women leaders rooted in traditional values will be successful. Through British pedagogy, rich and diverse co-curricular experiences and leadership opportunities, your daughter will transform into a woman of courage.