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
Outdoor Ed @BerkoOutdoorEd · Jul 3
A massive effort today from everyone involved - great to see such amazing house spirit. https://t.co/zV6LzbPPbD
Berkhamsted Boys @berkhamstedboys · Jul 2
Acceptance and belonging @berkhamstedsch #TeamBerko #SDW2019 https://t.co/UVRjiGfnWv
Berkhamsted Boys @berkhamstedboys · Jul 2
Weed it and Reap! Great work done by the Loxwood boys at the Sunnyside Rural Trust yesterday. #serveothers https://t.co/fyU4pOM08F
Berkhamsted Boys @berkhamstedboys · Jul 1
The Greenes boys spent Service Day at the Open Door Community café. Great effort boys. #serveothers https://t.co/Q3cWclJNsQ
Berkhamsted School @berkhamstedsch · Jul 1
GI Day - a spectacular display of precision and teamwork by @BerkhamstedCCF #teamberko https://t.co/AUQznmSLad
Berkhamsted School @berkhamstedsch · Jun 29
Thank you for the music and thank you to all who came to celebrate with us today. https://t.co/gJrTO4ckT7
Berkhamsted Boys @berkhamstedboys · Jun 28
Y8 getting creative with Banquo’s ghost costumes on Shakespeare Day activity! https://t.co/kPlxEt07u5
Outdoor Ed @BerkoOutdoorEd · Jun 27
Y9 looking such a happy bunch today #dofe https://t.co/ZwDKKbs01u
Berkhamsted Sport @BerkoSport · Jun 25
Senior Sports Day in full swing. Great to see all houses competing and cheering each other on #teamberko https://t.co/EBR9Q2zUvD
Berkhamsted Boys @berkhamstedboys · Jun 25
Great competitive spirit and determination on display at today’s Senior Sports Day! https://t.co/JbmcdRD0ad
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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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