As a boarder at Berkhamsted, you will experience life at a traditional English independent day school as a member of a small, diverse boarding community of around 100 students.
Boarding Admissions
A glimpse into boarding life at Berkhamsted Boys
Thank you for your interest in joining our boarding community at Berkhamsted Boys School.
We would like to share a few videos to provide a further insight into life at our School and in our Boarding House.
Boarding at Berkhamsted
Our valued and diverse boarding community benefit from flexi, weekly and full boarding in Houses which are based in the market town and extremely close to the School. These Houses allow the pupils to enjoy the full and rewarding experience of a UK Day School, while benefitting from a wonderful level of support and care from our dedicated boarding House Teams. Our boarders enjoy a real home away from home while developing independent skills in a nurturing and inspiring environment – the perfect bridge between School and University.
Entry is at aged 11+ for flexi-boarding (Year 7 upwards) and full and weekly boarding from ages 13+, 14+ and 16+ (from Year 9, Year 10 and Year 12 – into Sixth Form).
Please do contact us if you have any questions. Our Admissions Team or Headteacher, Tom Hadcroft, will be happy to help.
Please call us on 01442 358001 or e-mail: (International pupils) internationaladmissions@berkhamsted.com; (UK boarding) admissions@berkhamsted.com
Boarding life at Berkhamsted
Welcome from the Principal
Welcome from the Principal
To introduce the ethos and values of a Berkhamsted education, here is a welcome from our Principal, Martin Walker.
Welcome to Berkhamsted Boys
Welcome to Berkhamsted Boys
Here is a short tour of the key areas within our Castle Campus, the home of Berkhamsted Boys.
Berkhamsted School Values
Berkhamsted School Values
This video provides an insight into our School values through spoken word, both written and performed by pupils in Year 9 and 10. Our School values are:
Aim High with Integrity, Be Adventurous and Serve Others.
Our Results
And, if you have not seen our results details on the website yet, please click here to read more about the remarkable achievements of our pupils.
Berkhamsted House System
Berkhamsted Boys is composed of Houses. In which every individual receives pastoral support and academic guidance. Houses are made up of pupils from different year groups from Year 7 to Year 11, and are the centre of pupils’ lives, providing a sense of belonging and encouraging self-confidence. Our Houses provide an environment for cooperation and competition, with Inter-House competitions, music, quizzes, debating and sport. Students regularly fundraise for charity within their House. Here is an example of House Performing Arts:
Music at Berkhamsted
Music at Berkhamsted
This video provides a short clip of our St Cecilia’s Concert. Our co-curricular activities are performed alongside Berkhamsted Girls.
Drama at Berkhamsted
Drama at Berkhamsted
This video provides a ‘behind the scenes’ glimpse into the West End style production of ‘Shrek’ held at our 500 seat Centenary Theatre (due to copyright we are unable to share the full production).
Art at Berkhamsted
Art at Berkhamsted
In this video, hear from our Head of Art as she shares insights into the subject at Berkhamsted. She explains the skills pupils develop through their artistic journey and highlights the wide range of opportunities on offer.
Sport at Berkhamsted
We are proud of the breadth of our sports offering and the number of teams we field each term, ensuring that most pupils have the opportunity to play in competitive fixtures.
In 2024, School Sport Magazine ranked Berkhamsted as the 7th best sports school in the UK. This prestigious recognition places us in the top 1% of the country’s sporting schools and highlights the excellence of our programme. It is a testament to the dedication of our specialist sports staff, who inspire and guide our pupils, and to the commitment, talent and determination of the young athletes themselves.
Leadership at Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted’s Deputy Head of Extra-Curricular leads programmes that give pupils the chance to develop valuable skills and broaden their awareness beyond the classroom. These activities span sport, the arts, and outdoor education.
As pupils progress through the School, they are encouraged to take on leadership roles and build confidence in areas such as debating, decision-making, collaboration and public speaking.
Our Combined Cadet Force (CCF) further enhances these opportunities, equipping pupils with skills that enrich their experiences and, in Sixth Form, enabling them to step into leadership positions and act as positive role models for others.
Our Facilities
Berkhamsted Boys Prospectus
Berkhamsted Boarding Prospectus
International Admissions Team
Chris Sutton – Head of Boarding and Director of International Admissions
Please visit our Boarding Admissions page for more information.
Jennie Peachey – International Admissions Officer
Please visit our Boarding Admissions page for more information.
Our Schools
Berkhamsted Boys
Castle Campus
Castle St
Berkhamsted
HP4 2BB
Berkhamsted Girls
Kings Campus
Kings Rd
Berkhamsted
HP4 3BG
Berkhamsted Sixth
Sixth Form Centre
Castle Street
Berkhamsted
HP4 2BB
Berkhamsted Prep
Doctor’s Commons Rd
Berkhamsted
HP4 3DW
Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
Chesham Rd
Berkhamsted
HP4 2SZ
Heatherton
10 Copperkins Ln
Amersham
HP6 5QB
Last night we came together for a pizza party to say a huge thank you to Miss Jarvis for four fantastic years as a Residential Tutor at St John’s. 🍕
Miss Jarvis has brought so much fun, personality, laughter, and unforgettable karaoke nights to the house, helping make it a place so many of us have loved calling home. It was only fitting that we celebrated everything she’s brought to our community over the past four years.
Thank you, Miss Jarvis… we will miss you and wish you all the very best for your next chapter! 🏡
A fantastic evening looking around the Art Private View. We really do have some incredibly talented students! 🖼️ 📷
🎉 Last week we celebrated #BerkoBoardingWeek in style as part of #NationalBoardingWeek! 🏡✨
Our boarders enjoyed an incredible week packed with fun, friendship and unforgettable experiences, including:
🌲 High Ropes with @berkooutdoored
🍣 Sushi Making Masterclass
🔥 BBQs in the St John’s and Incents gardens
🖌️Brush & Bubbles in the sunshine
🎮 Mario Kart gaming sessions
❓ House Quiz hosted by our new House Officers
🍕 Trips to Papa Johns and the cinema to see @toystory 5🎬
A huge thank you to all the staff who helped organise such a fantastic programme of activities and made the week so special for our boarders. 💙
#BerkoBoarding #NationalBoardingWeek #ILoveBoarding @bsaboarding @berkhamstedschools
Day 7 of National Boarding Week at Berkhamsted… a quiz! Fantastically run by the new House Officers covering a range of topics. Best Boarding Week ever! #iloveboarding #nationalboardingweek
National Boarding Week, Day 6: Mario Kart fun 📍St John’s Boarding House 👾🎮🕹️ The staff and the students were having a great time. 🎉#nationalboardingweek #iloveboarding
🎵 You’ve got a friend in me 🎵
A wonderful night enjoying Papa John’s and a trip to the cinema. Toy Story 5, you did not disappoint! 🧸🦖🤠🐴 #berkoboarding #bsaboarding #nationalboardingweek
Brush and Bubbles in St Johns garden! It has definitely been a relaxing activity to celebrate National Boarding Week! #berkoboarding #bsaboarding #nationalboardingweek 🎨 🖼️
We are loving this warm weather and thoroughly enjoyed our BBQ at St John’s and Incents last night. Thank you to all the teachers who came to give us a visit! 😊 #berkoboarding #bsaboarding #nationalboardingweek @bsaboarding
It’s #ThankaTeacher Day at Berko! 🌟
To celebrate, staff and boarding students came together for a BBQ as part of Berko Boarding Week.
A huge thank you to all the amazing teachers at @berkhamstedschools for their care, dedication, professionalism and endless energy in supporting and inspiring our pupils every day. 👏🍔
#BerkoBoardingWeek #BerkoBoarding iloveboarding
@bsaboarding @thankateacheruk
Tonight, St John’s and Incents got hands-on with a sushi-making masterclass to celebrate National Boarding Week! 🍣 🍱 #berkoboarding #bsaboarding #iloveboarding
Day 1 of National Boarding Week!! Extremely lucky to have been able to spend the evening at our Haresfoot campus on the High Ropes course followed by a lovely BBQ ☀️🌷#nationalboardingweek #iloveboarding #bsaboarding
What a week in Incents! Paintballing, a Pizza Party and those final stages of public exams. Now we are all set for the fun and activities of Berko Boarding Week next week.
Thank you for taking a glimpse into boarding life at Berkhamsted – we hope to welcome you to visit us very soon.
If you have any questions, please contact us on 01442 358001 or email: internationaladmissions@berkhamsted.com.
