Ages
Boys leave Lockers Park for leading senior schools primed with knowledge, independent thinking skills, curiosity and just the right amount of self-confidence. Fun, challenge and fresh Hertfordshire air – a winning combination.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 198 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Fees
- Day £15,840 - £25,146; Boarding £37,158 pa
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire County Council
- Area guides
Headteacher
Headmaster
Mr Gavin Taylor
Since 2021, Gavin Taylor BA. Joined the school as a form teacher in 2008 and previously taught at Haresfoot Prep, now part of Berkhamsted School. His love of sport burgeoned during his formative years as a pupil at Magdalen College School, Oxford
Entrance
Potential pupils assessed via taster day. A year 2 parent commented, ‘For my son, the day was enjoyable, not onerous at all and was designed to assess a mutual fit.’ Moving to two form entry in year 3, the school offers fee remission scholarships
- Open days
- October
Exit
Majority leave at the end of year 8 for local independents including St Albans Boys, Berkhamsted, Merchant Taylors’ and occasionally Bedford. Boarding choices include Rugby, Oundle, Harrow and Eton. Five scholarships in 2024.
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Boarders
Around half of pupils are full or flexi boarders. Dorms are modern and practical, staffed by two house parents and matron. Flexi boarders enjoy staying after sports fixtures or activities: ‘It’s like having a giant sleepover with lots of friends.’
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review
Mobile phones may not be used in EYFS, except in the case of an emergency. Photographs taken of the children should be part of planned activities and should be taken with school cameras only. Mobile phones will not be used during lessons or formal school time. The sending of abusive or inappropriate text messages is forbidden.
Mobile phones (Boarding House) Pupils are allowed their own mobile phones at designated times on a Tuesday, Thursday and one day at the weekend (usually a Sunday morning, dependent on weekend activities and excursions). Please make sure your child’s mobile phone and charger are named. These will be kept in your son’s own secure locker. We ask that all calls are finished by 8.30pm so that other boys are not disturbed; the junior boys have Lights Out at 8.30pm. Most pupils will call home in the evenings, but those calling different time zones may request to call after breakfast or during morning break time.
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- Day £15,840 - £25,146; Boarding £37,158 pa
Our view
In 23 luscious acres of park and woodland; its proud 150-year heritage, fortunately pre-dating postwar suburban sprawl. During the lengthy morning break and lunchtimes, the grounds throng with boys belting towards ‘the shrubs’ – a favourite place
The last word
Boys leave Lockers Park for leading senior schools primed with knowledge, independent thinking skills, curiosity and just the right amount of self-confidence. Fun, challenge and fresh Hertfordshire air – a winning combination.
