Developing remarkable people

Boys’ independent day and boarding 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 Boys School

At Berkhamsted 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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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 am sure.

—Leaver’s parent, 2021

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, 2021

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, 2021

News

Learning Pathways at Berkhamsted

Learning Pathways at Berkhamsted

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Leaping into the past with Ben Kane

Leaping into the past with Ben Kane

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Berkhamsted ranked 10th in School Sport Magazine’s top 200 list  

Berkhamsted ranked 10th in School Sport Magazine’s top 200 list  

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Encouraging Positive Conversations; Humanutopia 2023

Encouraging Positive Conversations; Humanutopia 2023

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Tis’ the season to serve others: Berkhamsted’s Christmas charity appeals

Tis’ the season to serve others: Berkhamsted’s Christmas charity appeals

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Young Musician of the Year Festival 2023

Young Musician of the Year Festival 2023

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  • 🏆The U14s are @englandnetball National School Netball Champions! 🏐

They had a full day of very competitive pool games and a win in extra time in the semi-final, with a final against Putney High, winning 8-3. What a fantastic achievement for this squad.

🙏Thank you to all the staff and parents for their support.

    🏆The U14s are @englandnetball National School Netball Champions! 🏐

    They had a full day of very competitive pool games and a win in extra time in the semi-final, with a final against Putney High, winning 8-3. What a fantastic achievement for this squad.

    🙏Thank you to all the staff and parents for their support.

    As the crescent moon heralds the start of the lunar month, we at Berkhamsted School extend our warmest wishes to all our community observing Ramadan. 

This is a time of reflection, community, and personal growth. We are committed to supporting our pupils and their families during this sacred month. 

May this Ramadan bring peace, prosperity, and health to everyone.

    As the crescent moon heralds the start of the lunar month, we at Berkhamsted School extend our warmest wishes to all our community observing Ramadan.

    This is a time of reflection, community, and personal growth. We are committed to supporting our pupils and their families during this sacred month.

    May this Ramadan bring peace, prosperity, and health to everyone.

    It’s #WorldBookDay on Thursday and the Library is ready for a literary feast! 📚 🍽️

This week there are activities to do during tutor time and Y7 & Y8 students will also have a chance to whet their appetites in their Bookopoly lessons as they decide what is on their Book Menus!

Bon Appetit!

#GreatSchoolLibraries
#TeamBerko
#BerkhamstedSchoolLibrary

    It’s #WorldBookDay on Thursday and the Library is ready for a literary feast! 📚 🍽️

    This week there are activities to do during tutor time and Y7 & Y8 students will also have a chance to whet their appetites in their Bookopoly lessons as they decide what is on their Book Menus!

    Bon Appetit!

    #GreatSchoolLibraries
    #TeamBerko
    #BerkhamstedSchoolLibrary

    🤸‍♂️It’s Leap Day! Why not leap into action and book your open event now.

We have many events for you to choose from including Virtual to School Life events, as well as the opportunity to visit our Outdoor Ed centre and see our extensive Sports facilities.

🤝You will have the opportunity to meet our staff, pupils and leadership team at every event.

🔗Click the link in our bio to secure your place.

#LeapDay #OutdoorEducation #TeamBerko #BerkhamstedSchool

    🤸‍♂️It’s Leap Day! Why not leap into action and book your open event now.

    We have many events for you to choose from including Virtual to School Life events, as well as the opportunity to visit our Outdoor Ed centre and see our extensive Sports facilities.

    🤝You will have the opportunity to meet our staff, pupils and leadership team at every event.

    🔗Click the link in our bio to secure your place.

    #LeapDay #OutdoorEducation #TeamBerko #BerkhamstedSchool

    We had a fantastic day with top physiologist Dr Emma Ross from @thewell_hq, (a consultancy service dedicated to women’s health) to talk to Years 7 to 13 about enhancing their sporting performance. 

As 64% of girls give up sports after puberty (aged 16/17), Emma’s talks were largely aimed at @berkhamstedgirls, teaching them how to maximise their performance around their menstrual cycle and physical anatomy. 

The presentation taught our youngest year groups about how to eat, train and dress around the menstruation cycle, female anatomy, and female hormones. To emphasise the seriousness of the topic, Emma discussed examples of women who had to stop competing in sports professionally because of the lack of awareness around female health and sport. 

Afterwards, Emma spoke to male and female Sixth Form Captains for a Sports Scholar Workshop, where students learned how to enhance their performance. 

Hearing the expertise of Emma and the Well HQ team ensured that pupils’ physical and emotional experiences of their bodies don’t hold them back from being active, enjoying exercise or participating in sports to their best ability.
@berko_sport 
#teamberko

    We had a fantastic day with top physiologist Dr Emma Ross from @thewell_hq, (a consultancy service dedicated to women’s health) to talk to Years 7 to 13 about enhancing their sporting performance.

    As 64% of girls give up sports after puberty (aged 16/17), Emma’s talks were largely aimed at @berkhamstedgirls, teaching them how to maximise their performance around their menstrual cycle and physical anatomy.

    The presentation taught our youngest year groups about how to eat, train and dress around the menstruation cycle, female anatomy, and female hormones. To emphasise the seriousness of the topic, Emma discussed examples of women who had to stop competing in sports professionally because of the lack of awareness around female health and sport.

    Afterwards, Emma spoke to male and female Sixth Form Captains for a Sports Scholar Workshop, where students learned how to enhance their performance.

    Hearing the expertise of Emma and the Well HQ team ensured that pupils’ physical and emotional experiences of their bodies don’t hold them back from being active, enjoying exercise or participating in sports to their best ability.
    @berko_sport
    #teamberko

    🌠Leap into Lent half-term

We hope you had a restful break and are ready for an action-packed half-term, with many exciting activities for the pupils including:

🧘‍♂️Well HQ talks

🗺Geography Field Trip

📚World Book Day and author visits

🔬Prep STEAM week

🎭Y9 & 10 Drama Performances: The School Reunion and 🚁The Red Helicopter

🎾Many sporting fixtures including tennis, fives, swimming and squash

👩‍🎓Mock exams

👒Easter bonnet parade at Pre-Prep

✝Easter Chapel services

    🌠Leap into Lent half-term

    We hope you had a restful break and are ready for an action-packed half-term, with many exciting activities for the pupils including:

    🧘‍♂️Well HQ talks

    🗺Geography Field Trip

    📚World Book Day and author visits

    🔬Prep STEAM week

    🎭Y9 & 10 Drama Performances: The School Reunion and 🚁The Red Helicopter

    🎾Many sporting fixtures including tennis, fives, swimming and squash

    👩‍🎓Mock exams

    👒Easter bonnet parade at Pre-Prep

    ✝Easter Chapel services

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    Open Event

    Book a tour to discover more Open Events for September Y7 2025 / Y9 2026 will be confirmed shortly
    Berkhamsted Boys Tours

    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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