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 Sport @BerkoSport · Jan 13
U13 squad in action against Highgate U14s away #teamberko #etonfives https://t.co/2SEu0qYR8A
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Jan 1
A Happy New Year to Berkhamsted boys and their families and best wishes for 2020! https://t.co/fjbdpp1psW
Berkhamsted Sport @BerkoSport · Nov 30
Great to see the @BerkoSport U16Cs playing in the sunshine this morning. An excellent performance. 31-5 vs MTS. https://t.co/9zYLO662Qk
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Nov 29
Great engagement and enthusiasm from Year 7 for the election hustings. https://t.co/qBhE1l0X8J
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Nov 28
How to turn a defender in the penalty area, great footwork! https://t.co/EpsXWsTA88
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Nov 21
Developing community and appreciating each other #humanutopia for Year 9 https://t.co/9JDkKKBHDf
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Nov 16
Matches underway at this morning’s Inter-House Rugby: best of luck to all the teams! https://t.co/FurSqv7pTx
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Nov 12
Odd Socks on show today from staff and pupils! #AntiBullyingWeek2019 https://t.co/2tZrALDOKX
Berkhamsted Boys @BerkhamstedBoys · Nov 12
Proudly supporting #AntiBullyingWeek and celebrating individuality on #oddsockday https://t.co/vkfbTwTJnC
Old Berkhamstedians @Berkhamstedians · Nov 11
The Acacia tree in Gravel Quad was planted 100 years ago today by the Masters who had served at the front. https://t.co/C5p4ZOL0qO
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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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