Boarding Admissions

Entry requirements for UK Boarding Admissions

Weekly and full boarding

Berkhamsted Sixth

In order to gain admission to Berkhamsted Sixth, students require 43 points across their best 8 GCSE subjects with a minimum requirement of a Grade 6 in the subjects they wish to study. Please note that some subjects have a higher entry requirement than a 6 (please see the individual subject pages that follow for more details). It will also be necessary for students to be able to qualify to study 3 A Level subjects.

All students who have taken GCSE/iGCSE will require a minimum of Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English Language for entry to the school. In addition to the general entrance requirements outlined above, there are specific admission requirements relating to certain courses. Further details of these requirements can be found in our A Level Curriculum Guide.

Our assessment day is designed to assess a student’s character strengths and academic ability. We know that character is central to students’ wellbeing and outcomes and want to make sure that the students who are offered places will thrive at Berkhamsted Sixth. Therefore, the assessment is comprised of the following:

• A character-strengths-based interview
• A presentation followed by a small-group discussion
• A verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning test

A reference from the prospective student’s current school is also required.

Progression to Year 13 depends on satisfactory attainment in Year 12, as determined by the student’s performance in the end of year examinations. Work ethic, discipline record and contribution to the wider life of the School are also taken into account.

Berkhamsted Girls

Currently, due to space availability, weekly and full boarding places are only available for girls interested in joining Berkhamsted Sixth from Year 12 (16+) onwards, but please do enquire as to future availability – admissions@berkhamsted.com.

Berkhamsted Boys

We welcome applications from students who would like to join Berkhamsted Boys as a weekly or full boarder in Year 9 (age 13+), or Year 10 (age 14+) for our 2 year GCSE programme.

To apply for Year 9 at Berkhamsted Boys, please refer to the current Year 9 Admissions Timeline and ensure registration is completed and non-refundable registration fee paid before the deadline, which runs two years ahead of academic entry.

Places in Year 10 are subject to space availability, but please email admissions@berkhamsted.com and enquire before registering online and submitting along with the non-refundable registration fee.

Entry to the School is dependent upon satisfactory attainment at respective stages of the Curriculum as well as a good interview and a reference that reflects a sound disciplinary record and a commitment to the wider aspects of school life.

Progression from one section of the School to another can never be guaranteed, however, we endeavour to make decisions on entry with the expectation that pupils should be able to progress through the School.

For more information and for any questions, please e-mail our Admissions Team – admissions@berkhamsted.com – or call 01442 358001.

Flexi-boarding

We offer the option of flexi-boarding from Year 7 (age 11+) for both locally-based boys and girls. This is generally for one or two nights a week due to school commitments or family work commitments and is on a space available basis. For full information and to enquire about availability, please contact the Admissions Team – admissions@berkhamsted.com or call 01442 358001.

Admissions Timetables

Please follow the links below to discover more about the timelines for applications to each of the Schools.