Berkhamsted School A GSG School
- Berkhamsted School
Overton House
131 High Street
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 2DJ - Head: Mr Richard Backhouse
- T 01442 358001
- F 01442 358040
- E [email protected]
- W www.berkhamsted.com
- A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 11 to 18 with linked junior schools
- Read about the best schools in East Hertfordshire and West Hertfordshire
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Hertfordshire
- Pupils: 1,417; sixth formers: 411
- Religion: Christian
- Fees: Day £20,700 - £25,275; Boarding £34,650 - £41,310 pa
- Open days: Virtual Events: June / On-Site Events: September
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
- Linked schools: Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Prep School, Berkhamsted School (girls), Heatherton School, Berkhamsted School (boys)
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Berkhamsted School is a mainstream independent school that operates a ‘diamond model’ structure. Girls and boys are educated together in the pre-prep and prep schools, in separate girls’ and boys’ schools from ages 11 to 16 and co-educationally in sixth form. You can read our detailed reviews of Berkhamsted Pre-prep and Prep, Berkhamsted Boys’ and Berkhamsted Girls’ by following the links below. https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/berkhamsted-school-boys/ZRZAPUI#tab_review https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/berkhamsted-school-girls/J4MSRFB#tab_review
What the school says...
Berkhamsted's academic success is skilfully balanced by an all-round education encouraging pupils' talents in sport, music, drama and the arts and offering Duke of Edinburgh's Awards at all levels and a well-supported Combined Cadet Force. The successful mix of single-sex teaching and co-education, together with flexible boarding arrangements, suits the needs of modern families. Inspectors commended the 'relaxed, happy yet purposeful working environment creating a positive attitude.' ...Read more
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Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
Sports
Equestrian centre or equestrian team - school has own equestrian centre or an equestrian team.
Rowing
Shooting
What The Good Schools Guide says
The last word
Berkhamsted School is a mainstream independent school that operates a ‘diamond model’ structure. Girls and boys are educated together in the pre-prep and prep schools, in separate girls’ and boys’ schools from ages 11 to 16 and co-educationally in sixth form. You can read our detailed reviews of Berkhamsted Boys’ and Berkhamsted Girls’ by following the links below.
https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/berkhamsted-school-boys/ZRZAPUI#tab_review
https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/berkhamsted-school-girls/J4MSRFB#tab_review
Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
The school provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties through individual support lessons, some in class support and a "whole school" awareness of an individual's needs. The Learning Support department can offer lessons with specialist tutors who will follow an Individual Education Plan for each pupil. The department also offers specialist advice to teachers within the school and parents on the most effective methods of supporting their children. Pupils are closely monitored and assessed by the Learning Support Department and referral to external specialists may be suggested for further advice and recommendations. A specialist teacher supports pupils with English as a second language through individual lessons and in class support if necessary. The school will ensure that access arrangements for public examinations are in place at the appropriate times.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| Aspergers | |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | Y |
| Dysgraphia | Y |
| Dyslexia | Y |
| Dyspraxia | Y |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | Y |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | Y |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | Y |
| PD - Physical Disability | Y |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment | Y |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Park School | 2023 | 2 | ||
| Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Prep School | 2022 | 11 | 90% of students go here Scholarships: 2 Sport, 3 Music, 4 Drama, 1 Academic | |
| Chesham Preparatory School | 2023 | 23 | 1 | |
| Davenies School | 2023 | 7 | ||
| Gayhurst School | 2022 | 7 | 1 | Scholarships: Music |
| Heatherton School | 2022 | 4 | ||
| Lockers Park School | 2023 | 3 | ||
| Maltman's Green School | 2022 | 3 | ||
| Merchant Taylors’ Prep | 2022 | 1 | ||
| The Beacon School | 2022 | 13 | 3 | Drama Scholarships (3) |
| Westbrook Hay Prep School | 2022 | 7 |
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