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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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 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 | 18.06.2025
Berkhamsted staff take to the stage with ‘Berkmythsted’
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls | 25.04.2025
Berkhamsted shortlisted for Tes Awards 2025 – Best use of technology
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Sixth Form | 28.03.2025
Berkhamsted celebrates opening of new Sixth Form building
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Sixth Form | 27.03.2025
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!
Our incredible Year 10 Prefects just completed their second leadership training session.
They explored key skills for thriving as leaders — teamwork, public speaking, and coaching-style conversations.
They also focused on their house vision, ethos, and how to collaborate effectively with their Junior Prefects.
Well done to all involved — you were awesome! 🌟👏
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! 🏆
Well done Bartrum and their 3 second challenge promotion! #recycling
As the half term comes to an end, lots to celebrate and share about the boys serving others through litter picking in the local area, collecting for a local food bank and a celebration in Fry’s house.
Thank you to the Year 10 parents who attended the welcome breakfast this morning, followed by assembly and seeing the new House Captains being presented with their ties!
Today was an excellent opportunity for the Y12s to return to their house, collect their GCSE certificates and share their preparation tips to the current Y11s! #remarkablepeople
An early start for the @berkhamstedboys ski team as they wait for the train at Wengen to take them up the mountain for race day. ⛷️
Races yesterday called off due to conditions on the mountain so they are hoping for a big day of giant slalom today 💪
The race takes place at the top of the famous Lauberhorn – the “home of legends” – the iconic International @lauberhornrennen Races were held there just last week as featured on Ski Sunday.
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.
OPEN EVENTS
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.
