Developing remarkable people
Welcome to Berkhamsted
At Berkhamsted Boys School we develop remarkable people. The school provides challenge and demand to not only prepare the boys as independent thinkers, but with the right climate to develop their talents and self-esteem so they become proactive, confident, caring and resilient people.
Tom Hockedy
Headteacher Berkhamsted Boys
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Academic
At Berkhamsted Boys, we combine high-quality teaching and modern facilities with a deep understanding of our pupils and their needs.
Watch our video to hear more about the academic curriculum from Principal Martin Walker.
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Academic CurriculumAbout Us
Co-curricular
An education at Berkhamsted Boys equips our pupils with the academic qualifications they will need to meet their future aspirations, combined with the opportunity to gain the life skills and experiences that will shape their future success and happiness.
Co-curricular
Boarding
Flexi, Weekly and Termly boarding
Boarding at Berkhamsted offers both the experience of being part of a friendly, close-knit school community and access to outstanding facilities and resources.
Boarding“We would like to pass on our immense thanks to you and your fellow teachers. Our son has had a great education and will look back on his years at Berko with great pride we are sure.”
—Leaver’s parent
“Teachers shape the children but also, make Berkhamsted a great school. Please pass on our thanks to an inspirational teacher who has brilliant prospects!”
—Leaver’s parent
“We know our son has gained a huge amount from being at the School and has developed into a nice, mature and well-motivated, educated individual.”
—Leaver’s parent
News
Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Sixth Form | 06.05.2026
Dr. Kenefick’s top study tips for public examinations
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Heatherton, Prep, Sixth Form | 05.05.2026
Young Singer of the Year
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Day Nursery, Girls, Heatherton, Pre-Prep, Prep, Sixth Form | 17.04.2026
Martin Walker begins role as Principal of Berkhamsted Schools Group
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Sixth Form | 02.03.2026
Pupils play with the Band of the Household Cavalry
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Over the Bank Holiday weekend, the boys in Bees House took part in THE GREAT BIG BEES BIKE BONANZA! 🐝
They (and their families and friends!) were all challenged to get out and ride their bikes to raise money for @prostatecanceruk . The boys chose this charity due to Sir Chris Hoy’s grit and determination as a cyclist, but also as a man currently fighting this illness. 🚴
They set a collective goal to see if they could together cycle the distance from Berkhamsted to Sir Chris Hoy’s home in Glasgow, a huge 383 miles!
They have already exceeded their £1000 target, which they are all delighted with! 💙
A huge well done to all of the boys taking part and thank you to everyone who has sponsored and supported so far! 👏
If you would like to donate, please follow the link in our bio ☝️
#ProstateCancerUK #BerkhamstedSchool #BeesHouse #SirChrisHoy
Bartrum House boys have teamed up with @chilternchalkstreams to help monitor the River Bulbourne, which runs through our Castle campus. 🌿💧
Each month, students carry out river fly testing alongside @chilternchalkstreams staff and local volunteers, collecting and analysing water samples to support the @envagency in tracking river health and spotting pollution early.
Chalk streams are incredibly rare and vital habitats, home to species like water voles and brown trout, making this work even more important. In fact there are only 283 chalk streams in the UK, and the UK accounts for around 85% of the global total.
A big thank you to everyone involved, and well done to our brilliant boys! 👏
Bartrum House has been fundraising this term for @hectorshere, a charity supporting mental health and suicide prevention in our local community.
Every boy took part, helping us travel an incredible 2,026 miles through running, cycling, swimming and more, smashing our target together as a team 🚴♂️🏃♂️
We’re so proud to have also reached our £1,000 fundraising goal, thanks to the generosity of our Bartrum families and friends.
A huge well done to everyone involved 👏
🔗 JustGiving link in bio
It’s Shrove Tuesday – so what batter day to celebrate than with our annual pancake race at @berkhamstedboys 🥞🏃♂️
A race that was more intense than the Olympics, was flipping fun from start to finish, with plenty of anticipation in the air and mascots out in force to cheer on the runners!
Bees truly rose to the occasion 🐝, cooking up a school record-breaking time of 54.85 seconds, now that’s what we call a stack-tacular performance. 🥞
Judging for the highly anticipated House Christmas Tree Competition at @berkhamstedboys took place this morning! 🎄
The creativity on display was incredible, no wonder Mr Hockedy had a tough job choosing. 👏
Winners will be announced on Friday… but who gets your vote? Tell us in the comments! 🏅⬇️
@berkhamstedboys and @berkhamstedsixth students gathered at the Castle Quad to mark Remembrance Day and commemorate those who fought and died at war.
Pupils and staff heard a reading from CSgt Barfield from @berkhamstedCCF division, and listened to a moving performance of ‘The Last Post’ before two minutes of silent reflection.
Wreaths of poppies were placed in the cloisters, below plaques of the names of @oldberkhamstedians who served at war.
Today, we remember their service and pay our respects to their contribution.
We held the House Performing Arts competition before half term and were blown away by the performances from our talented soloists. 🎤 🎹
🎶 A look back at Boys’ House Performing Arts!
An amazing afternoon filled with talent, teamwork, and song, well done to all who took part! 👏
#BerkhamstedBoys #BerkhamstedSchool #PerformingArtsBerkhamsted
In our final Fab Friday of this half term, we celebrated all Year 7s who have completed their first half term at Senior School.
They have had a brilliant start, grown in confidence and developed their character over the past seven weeks.
We wish all of our pupils a restful break and look forward to part 2 of the Michaelmas Term in a couple of weeks time.
@berkhamstedboys
#FabFriday #berkhamstedboys
#independentboysschoolherts
The Boys Take the Stage! 🎭
From neon lights to heroic rescues, Berkhamsted Boys lit up the Centenary Theatre for House Performing Arts! 🎤
Loxwood kicked things off with their glitzy ‘I’m Just Ken’, celebrating confidence and fun, while Swifts inspired with ‘This Is Me’ from The Greatest Showman. Bartrum wowed with creative umbrella-ography, and Bees kept the energy high with ‘Let [Bees] Entertain You’. 🎶
Adders brought the energy with an electric performance of Wake Me Up by Avicii 🎤, Tilman wowed the crowd with a talented rendition of Hey Soul Sister dressed as cowboys 🤠 and Greenes got everyone moving with a lively cover of Uptown Funk.
Huge congratulations to Fry’s, winners of Best Technical Elements for their seamless ‘Radio Ga Ga’, and to Cox’s, who stole the show (and a damsel in distress!) with their winning ‘Holding Out for a Hero’! 🏆
Thank you to @oldberkhamstedians Sid Sagar for judging the event.
What a day of talent, teamwork and show-stopping spirit, well done to all our Houses! 💙
#BerkhamstedSchool #HousePerformingArts #BerkhamstedBoys
Welcome to our Academic Scholars! ✨
Last week, we celebrated the start of the year with a special breakfast in the library for our Academic Scholars. 🥐📚
Mr Harrison shared exciting opportunities for upcoming Academic Competitions, and we began exploring ideas for this year’s Curiosity Journals.
A wonderful morning of conversation, curiosity, and pastries! ☕✨
#BerkhamstedScholarships #AcademicExcellence #BerkhamstedSchool
It’s Fab Friday!
Every Friday we celebrate some of our boys’ achievements and they are rewarded with a Fab lolly! 🍦
🌟 This week the following boys have been nominated for their achievements, impressed us with their achievements:
* Ollie H – Outstanding effort across all subjects.
* Thomas T – A great start to the year with 19 merits.
* Javi G – especially supportive of a new Y10 boarder.
* Seb C – being kind and friendly to year 7 boys to help them settle in.
* Harry W – Presenting to the whole house at the first opportunity.
* Carter M and Ben C winning House debating.
* Harry B – settling in seamlessly to a new school (nominated by another pupil).
👏 Their hard work, determination and enthusiasm have made them great role models for others at @berkhamstedboys.
Enjoy those lollies, boys, you’ve earned them! 🍦
#FabFriday #BerkhamstedBoys #independentboysschoolherts
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Why Berkhamsted?
The school delivers on its motto of ‘Developing Remarkable People’ – students are notably engaging and enjoy taking part in everything the school has to offer.
Oversubscribed at both major entry points (11+ and 13+), with places sought after by bright and talented pupils from far and wide, looking for more breadth than the local grammars can offer, without the hothouse feel of some schools closer to London.
