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 Hadcroft

Headteacher Berkhamsted Boys

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Awards

We are thrilled to announce that our Berkhamsted School is a finalist for four prestigious awards: the Independent School of the Year for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), the Prepared for Life Award in the Muddy Stilettos Best School Awards, the School House Mind & Mental Health Champion Award, and the School House Sustainability Champion Award. These recognitions highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence, inclusion, mental well-being, and sustainability, reinforcing our dedication to providing the best possible environment for every student.

 

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

Boarding at Berkhamsted: A pupil perspective 

Boarding at Berkhamsted: A pupil perspective 

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Pupils join Prince William in environmental sampling

Pupils join Prince William in environmental sampling

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Young Actor of the Year showcases acting talent

Young Actor of the Year showcases acting talent

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Year 10 pupil signed by Crystal Palace Academy

Year 10 pupil signed by Crystal Palace Academy

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Old Berkhamstedian inspires young actors

Old Berkhamstedian inspires young actors

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Berkhamsted ranked 7th in top 200 sporting schools of 2024

Berkhamsted ranked 7th in top 200 sporting schools of 2024

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Why Drama?

Why Drama?

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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.

    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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    “We wish you a Merry Christmas” from our Mandarin pupils @berkhamstedboys

    “We wish you a Merry Christmas” from our Mandarin pupils @berkhamstedboys

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    We enjoyed a ‘bravo breakfast’ this morning to celebrate some great examples of commitment in @berkhamstedboys School. 🤩

    We enjoyed a ‘bravo breakfast’ this morning to celebrate some great examples of commitment in @berkhamstedboys School. 🤩

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    An excellent assembly for all year 7 and 8 girls and boys this morning @berkhamstedgirls

    An excellent assembly for all year 7 and 8 girls and boys this morning @berkhamstedgirls

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    We were delighted to welcome Mike Nicholson the founder of progressive masculinity, who delivered three excellent sessions to Parents, Years 7 and 8 and finally with years 9,10 and 11 over the past two days. Some excellent takeaways and the boys particularly were very impressed by the sense of empowerment that felt at the end.

    We were delighted to welcome Mike Nicholson the founder of progressive masculinity, who delivered three excellent sessions to Parents, Years 7 and 8 and finally with years 9,10 and 11 over the past two days. Some excellent takeaways and the boys particularly were very impressed by the sense of empowerment that felt at the end.

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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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