A glimpse into life at Berkhamsted Boys

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:

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.

In this video, you will hear first-hand from pupil Theo about what leadership at Berkhamsted means to him.

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.