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Berkhamsted School

Overton House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ

Key facts

Mr Martin Walker Principal

Co-ed Gender

1,431 Total Pupils

Town Location

Day & Boarding Type

11 - 19 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Christian Religious Ethos

About Berkhamsted School

Berkhamsted School provides an enriching environment where academic excellence and personal growth go hand in hand. With a rich history and a commitment to holistic education, the school fosters a culture of curiosity and resilience among its students. Emphasising a broad curriculum alongside a wealth of extracurricular opportunities, Berkhamsted nurtures individual talents and helps young people develop into well-rounded citizens. Families seeking a supportive and inspiring atmosphere for their children will find a welcoming community at this esteemed institution.

Pupil information

Roll size, gender split and SEN provision.

Total Pupils

1,431 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

810 / 56.60%

Girls

621 / 43.40%

With SEN Support

353 / 24.67%

With SEN EHCP

2 / 0.14%

Fees per term

Indicative termly fees including VAT where shown.

Day Fees

£5,201 – £12,456 (inc. VAT)

Boarding Fees

£17,215 – £20,587 (inc. VAT)

Berkhamsted School, East of England, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ

A-level performance

2025

Value-added and attainment indicators for sixth-form students (England). Figures are for context; always confirm with the school.

Progress Score

0.55
Well Above Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

A-

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

35.90%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

Inspection report

Read the latest report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

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