Developing remarkable people

Berkhamsted Boys School is an independent senior school for pupils aged 11-16. We offer single-sex classroom education with co-educational opportunities. Set in the leafy market town of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
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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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Awards & Recognition

We’re delighted to announce that Berkhamsted has been shortlisted for Independent School of the Year for Sporting Achievement at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025. This celebrates our pupils’ outstanding success across a wide range of sports, with national titles and tournament wins in lacrosse, netball, rugby, football, skiing, cricket, squash, tennis, fives, golf, and athletics.

We are also thrilled that Berkhamsted School has been shortlisted for Best Use of Technology in the Tes Schools Awards 2025, recognising our thoughtful and impactful use of technology to enhance learning – an area highlighted as a “significant strength” in our recent ISI report.

In the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards, Berkhamsted Senior School was a Finalist for Giving Something Back, and the Berkhamsted Schools Group was Highly Commended for Sustainability. We are proud to be part of a group committed to excellence, care, and building a better future for our community.

About Us

Academic

At Berkhamsted Boys we combine high-quality teaching and modern facilities with a deep understanding of our pupils and their needs.

Academic Curriculum

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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 staff take to the stage with ‘Berkmythsted’

Berkhamsted staff take to the stage with ‘Berkmythsted’

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Finding the balance: Year 7 Digital Retreat Day

Finding the balance: Year 7 Digital Retreat Day

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Young Singer of the Year 2025

Young Singer of the Year 2025

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Remarkable Sporting Success

Remarkable Sporting Success

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Berkhamsted celebrates opening of new Sixth Form building

Berkhamsted celebrates opening of new Sixth Form building

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ISI report finds “significant strength” in use of ICT

ISI report finds “significant strength” in use of ICT

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  • 🇨🇳Chinese Rap Battle 2.0!

Year 7 pupils at @berkhamstedboys, inspired by the 2023 Chinese Rap Battle, were eager to have a go themselves. 

Their teacher agreed, if they put in the work. After a year of hard work on their speaking and listening, this was their take on the infamous battle!

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    Flipping fun at @berkhamstedboys! 🥞

It’s Shrove Tuesday, which means one thing… the annual pancake race around the Grass Quad! 🏃‍♂️

This year’s race was as competitive as ever, with a dramatic twist at the third pass—resulting in a judge’s adjudication. 

But in the end, Tilman House took the win, followed by Bees in second and Swifts in third! 🏆

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    Well done Bartrum and their 3 second challenge promotion! #recycling

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    Huge thanks to @inventor_tom Tom Pellereau, CEO and founder of @STYLPRO_UK, for coming to talk to our Year 9 students about his career - including winning The Apprentice 2011! 

What an engaging and inspirational talk that will help students understand where studying D&T might take them in the future.

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    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.

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    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.

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