Boys’ independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 11-16
We offer single-sex classroom education with co-educational opportunities for boys aged 11-16 set in the leafy market town of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire – 30 minutes commute from Euston
Mary-Clare Startin welcomes you to Berkhamsted Boys
“Whatever you are, be a good one.” Abraham Lincoln. This advice captures much of what we want for boys at Berkhamsted. It is central to our vision that every boy finds their skill, talent or passion and flourishes in both character and confidence as a result, and there is so much here by which they can be motivated and inspired: excellent teaching; thriving drama and music departments; outstanding sports facilities and coaching and an array of Outdoor Education activities
Importantly, as Berkhamsted boys is a close-knit community within the larger family of Berkhamsted Schools and the outstanding facilities and resources that provides, we are able to harness the enthusiasm fostered by a breadth of opportunity and combine it with rigour, high expectations and support through our House system Through regular contact and communication with their Head of House and year-group tutor each boy is known as an individual allowing for their academic and extra-curricular progress and pastoral wellbeing to be nurtured and monitored closely.
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A further distinctive feature of the Berkhamsted structure is the single-sex teaching of academic lessons for pupils in Years 7 – 11: an environment which allows for a more precisely adapted and focused approach to teaching and learning. However, whilst the boys’ and girls’ academic lessons take place separately they experience other learning opportunities together through the extensive range of extra-curricular activities on offer and enjoy the social benefits of interacting with each other in these contexts.
The boys’ learning experiences within and beyond the classroom are founded on a commitment not just to achieving mastery of subject content but a love and understanding of learning itself and to developing dispositions which equip them for life beyond school. The higher education and employment landscape they will enter will require of them curiosity, creative-thinking and adaptability as well as technical skills or knowledge: our approach focuses on nurturing these qualities so that their Berkhamsted education serves them throughout their lives and is not just for the purpose of sitting examinations.
I want our boys to be recognisable for their open-minded, confident attitude towards both the opportunities and challenges that life presents: displaying a mindset and character grounded in genuine engagement with our values of adventure, aspiration, integrity and service.
This website will give you a sense of the opportunities and experiences on offer at Berkhamsted but I invite you to visit us to see the school on a working day and meet the boys and members of the staff.
I look forward to sharing our school with you.
Mary-Clare Startin BA
Headteacher of Berkhamsted Boys
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Our Values and Aims
Berkhamsted School life is driven by our community held values. All of our values and aims are shared by the Berkhamsted family of schools.
- Aim high with integrity
- Be adventurous
- Serve others
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Jun 28
A purrrfect example of social distancing from our visiting common room cat 🐈 this morning! https://t.co/YQ7scml4QG
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Jun 22
The new school prefects are enjoying discussing scenarios and plans for next year. https://t.co/WFfcEztfDg
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · May 25
Great to see some boys taking advantage of a break in the clouds to do some al fresco studying this lunchtime! https://t.co/jIQbpKbTzw
Berkhamsted Sport @BerkoSport · Mar 20
@BerkoSport Saturday Sport - 2nd leg of our Champions League matches. What a strike! ⚽️ #teamberko https://t.co/QfsBbj7MIH
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Mar 17
The sun sets on a beautiful evening as we look forward to tonight’s virtual open event. https://t.co/p1HPVU7uyH
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Mar 15
Bobbie, the well-being dog is looking out for you all, boys! https://t.co/aOg1Oepamz
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Mar 10
Good luck for the start of the Year 11 mocks. The refurbished Deans’ Hall seems to be a suitably calming space! https://t.co/olZHqykN82
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Mar 4
From Harry Potter to Julian Gough's Rabbit and Bear - great costumes for #WorldBookDay https://t.co/sDQ6UvjxIt
Berkhamsted Sport @BerkoSport · Dec 12
Year 7 Inter House Fives 2020 @berkhamstedsch @BerkhamstedBoys https://t.co/KVOymbni7a
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Dec 5
Great to see Year 7 getting the chance to represent their Houses in inter-House football. https://t.co/RXWj0IFZK4
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Boys Admissions
Learn moreAt Berkhamsted Boys every boy flourishes, finding their skill, talent or passion within our academic curriculum or in opportunities beyond the classroom
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Academic Curriculum
Learn moreAt Berkhamsted Boys we combine an exceptionally high-quality standard of teaching and state-of-the-art facilities with a deep understanding of our students and their needs
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