At Berkhamsted Sixth we encourage pupils to consider a range of options after school. Watch the videos below to get an overview of careers opportunities at Berkhamsted and hear from two of our pupils about their apprenticeship roles.
A glimpse into life at Berkhamsted Sixth
We would like to share a few videos to provide a further insight into life at our Sixth Form.
Please do contact us if you have any questions as our Admissions Team or Headteacher, Martin Walker, will be happy to help.
Please call us on 01442 358001 or e-mail: admissions@berkhamsted.com
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, Richard Backhouse.
Welcome to Berkhamsted Sixth
Welcome to Berkhamsted Sixth
Watch this video from the Head of Berkhamsted Sixth, Martin Walker, to learn more about the Sixth.
Berkhamsted School Values
Berkhamsted School Values
This video provides an insight into our School values through spoken word written and performed by pupils in Year 9 and 10. Our School values are:
Aim High with Integrity, Be Adventurous and Serve Others
Student Consultancy
Student Consultancy
Our Sixth Formers have the opportunity to ‘Serve Others’ and gain valuable real-world experience through the Student Consultancy.
Digital Device Provision
Digital Device Provision
Find out more about our Digital Device Provision roll out and how this has changed our classroom teaching.
Extended Project Qualification
Extended Project Qualification
If you are interested in taking an EPQ in addition to your A Levels, watch this video to find out more.
Young Enterprise
Young Enterprise
Young Enterprise is a program that fosters entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills among young people. By engaging students in real-world business scenarios, it allows them to create and manage their own companies, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Careers at Berkhamsted
Music at Berkhamsted
Music at Berkhamsted
This video provides a short clip of a recent Concert in Deans’ Hall.
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).
Sport at Berkhamsted
We are proud of the breadth of sport offering throughout the School and also the number of teams we are able to field each term offering the majority of our pupils the chance to play a competitive match.
School Sport Magazine ranked Berkhamsted as the 10th best UK sports school in the 2022-23 season. This prestigious publication celebrates excellence in school sports and annually releases a list of the 200 best UK state and independent sporting schools. Our recognition in the top ten places Berkhamsted in the top 1% of the country’s sporting schools, a remarkable feat that is a testament to the combination of highly skilled, specialist, and passionate sports staff working with and alongside our focused, motivated, and talented pupils.
Leadership at Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted’s Deputy Head of Extra Curricular leads programmes that provide students with opportunities to develop skills and abilities to enhance their awareness outside of the classroom. These activities cover sport, the arts, and outdoor education.
In addition, as the pupils progress through the School, there are many opportunities for pupils to take on leadership opportunities and develop the skills for debating, decision-making, collaboration and public speaking.
Our CCF (Combined Cadet Force) offers students the chance to learn skills that will help broaden their experiences and, in Sixth Form, allows them to take on leadership roles and serve as positive role models.
Boarding at Berkhamsted
Boarding at Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted also offers full and weekly boarding. There are options to board on a flexi basis throughout the terms (subject to availability).
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.
Our Facilities
Berkhamsted Sixth Prospectus
Berkhamsted Information Book
Our Schools
Berkhamsted Sixth
Sixth Form Centre
Castle Street
Berkhamsted
HP4 2BB
Berkhamsted Boys
Castle Campus
Castle St
Berkhamsted
HP4 2BB
Berkhamsted Girls
Kings Campus
Kings Rd
Berkhamsted
HP4 3BG
Berkhamsted Prep
Doctor’s Commons Rd
Berkhamsted
HP4 3DW
Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
Chesham Rd
Berkhamsted
HP4 2SZ
Heatherton
10 Copperkins Ln
Amersham
HP6 5QB
TRAVEL
Easily accessible
Berkhamsted Sixth is located just a 5 minute walk from Berkhamsted station with direct trains to London Euston in under 30 minutes.
We also offer a local coach service with wide reaching routes. To find more detailed information on our travel offering, please click the button below.
TravelThank you for taking a glimpse into our ‘School Life’ – we hope to welcome you on site soon
If you have any questions please contact us on 01442 358001 or by e-mail: admissions@berkhamsted.com
