At Berkhamsted we encourage pupils to consider a range of options after school. Watch the videos below to get an overview of career opportunities at Berkhamsted and hear from two of our pupils about their apprenticeship roles.
A glimpse into life Boarding at Berkhamsted
We would like to share with you a few videos which we hope provide an insight into life in our School.
Please do contact us if you have any questions as our International Admissions team will be pleased to help.
Please call us on 01442 358001 or email: INTERNATIONALADMISSIONS@BERKHAMSTED.COM
We hope to welcome you soon.
Welcome from the Principal
Welcome to Berkhamsted Schools Group from our Principal, Richard Backhouse, which introduces the ethos and values of a Berkhamsted education
Berkhamsted School Values
Our 2019 Prize 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
- 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 achievements of our pupils
Student Consultancy
Our Sixth Formers have the opportunity to ‘Serve Others’ but gain valuable real-world experience through the Student Consultancy
Digital Device Provision
Find out more about our Digital Device Provision roll out from the last 12 months and how this has changed our classroom teaching.
Extended Project Qualification
If you are interested in taking an EPQ in addition to your A Levels, watch this video to find out more.
Music at Berkhamsted
Many of our students enjoy extra curricular music lessons. This video provides a short clip of a recent Concert in Deans’ Hall
Drama at Berkhamsted
Unfortunately due to copyright we are unable to share the full production of ‘Shrek’ but this video provides a glimpse behind the scenes of the West End style production held at our 500 seat Centenary Theatre. There are numerous Drama opportunities whether undertaking a GCSE or A Level; or through extra curricular LAMDA lessons.
Careers at Berkhamsted
Art at Berkhamsted
This video provides a glimpse of some of the artwork produced by our GCSE and A Level students
Sport at Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted has been voted 3rd Best Independent School for Sport – School Sports Magazine 2019. 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.
Leadership at Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted has a Deputy Head of Leadership who leads a programme to provide students with opportunities to develop skills and abilities to enhance their awareness outside of the classroom. Our CCF (Combined Cadet Force) offers Sixth Formers the chance to take on leadership roles and guide the younger year’s through the training
Boarding at Berkhamsted
Our small international boarding community benefit from flexi, weekly and full boarding in Houses which are based in the market town and close to the School. These houses allow the pupils to have an experience at a UK day School which provides a level of support from the boarding house team, whilst developing independent skills – a balance between School and University – creating the best growth environment for many of our boarding pupils.
Our Facilities
Boarding Life at Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted Boarding Prospectus
Berkhamsted Boarding 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
Thank 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 email: INTERNATIONALADMISSIONS@BERKHAMSTED.COM
Jennie Peachey
International Admissions Officer
Chris Sutton
Head of International Admissions and Head of Boys Boarding
Andy Ottoway
Head of Girls Boarding
Jess Thackray
Head of Girls Boarding