Tom Hockedy welcomes you to Berkhamsted Boys
At Berkhamsted School we develop remarkable people.
I endeavour to make Berkhamsted Boys a place where we all work hard, play hard and look after each other. I will encourage pupils and staff to continue to aim for academic excellence and personal growth in all that we do, setting high expectations of ourselves, embracing challenges, and developing a love for learning. At the same time, I believe in playing hard – for pupils and staff to stretch themselves beyond the curriculum to further develop their skillset and character. Finally, I place strong emphasis on building a culture where everyone feels valued, safe and supported. Through looking after one another, we can create a thriving community built on kindness, respect and empathy where pupils flourish.
Mr Tom Hockedy
Headteacher of Berkhamsted Boys
Tom Hockedy is the Headteacher of Berkhamsted Boys and has been a member of the Berkhamsted community since 2013. He has held positions as Head of Department, Sixth Form Housemaster, and Deputy Head of Berkhamsted Girls working in leadership positions in all of the Senior Schools in the Group. He was educated at Millfield School, Somerset, where he was also Head Boy, and completed undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Exeter. Tom has previously held posts at Millfield and Uppingham School.
His service at Berkhamsted was put on pause for two years while he worked in a start up in the food and drinks sector as Operations Director, returning to the School after a successful period of expansion to resume his career as a school leader.
Tom is dedicated advocate for education, has conducted action research into learning environments, is an advanced Graydin Coach, and is also a governor at number of schools. He is married to Amelia, who is an English teacher in the Senior School, and they live locally with their two sons. In his free time, you will never find Tom too far away from a significant DIY project.
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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.
