Football at Berkhamsted
Providing a pathway from playing at school, to the local club, to national football & a lifelong love of the sport
We believe in providing equal opportunities for every pupil to participate in football. We provide a football pathway from Prep to Sixth, and many pupils continue to pursue football outside school.
Scholars Programme
Berkhamsted scholars receive:
- One to one Mentoring by one of the Sport specialist coaches
- Talks and Lectures by professional athletes and Berkhamsted Sports department
- Athletic Development lessons appropriate to their age and development
- Mentoring in Sport Psychology, Nutrition, Goal setting and Lifestyle Planning
Opportunities
Berkhamsted has a rich footballing tradition and the number of pupils who play the sport across the age ranges in the school is huge. Boys football is well established at Berkhamsted but with the recent popularity in Girls football, the school is now catering well for both. The school field 10 boys teams in the first term with U12A-E and U13A-E playing. In the second term Berkhamsted can field up to 22 teams from Y9-Y13. At the moment the girls have fewer teams but work well alongside Lacrosse and Netball to give the girls as much opportunity to play as possible. Throughout their School life the pupils will have opportunities to choose football as a games option, and there are also a number of football clubs after school for girls and boys.
Coaches
Berkhamsted boasts a highly experienced football coaching team. Pupils benefit from the expertise of teachers and coaching staff within the PE department. In addition to our full-time PE teachers, we also have coaching staff from partner organisations who supplement our teachers’ knowledge.
Fixtures
In the first term the Juniors have a challenging and varied fixture card with a mixture of local school and opposition further afield such as Kimbolton and Hampton. In the second term Berkhamsted play in the Independent School Southern Lent term league which boasts some of the top football schools in the South. Harrow, St Paul’s, Haileybury, Dulwich, and Tonbridge all compete in mini leagues with results posted weekly online. This adds a fantastic element to matches for the pupils as they look to battle it out for the league title. On the fixture card the school also play the likes of Wellington, Abingdon, Brentwood. The Girls compete against local schools but are also expanding the fixture card to play more frequently.
Competitions
Berkhamsted enter a number of Independent School Football Association (ISFA) cup competitions and have traditionally done very well reaching the final of the U13 Boys Shield and the quarter final of the U18 Boodles cup in recent years. In 2025, national titles included the Girls’ 1XI being crowned winners of the ISFA Football Shield, while the Boys’ 2XI, 3XI and U15B teams secured victories in the Southern Independent Schools Lent League. Individual successes also shone through, with Hugo signing a contract with Crystal Palace Academy and Sophie earning a place with Oxford United Academy. The U11 boys, U11 girls, U13 boys, U13 girls, U15 boys, U15 girls, U18 boys and U18 girls are all entered into the various ISFA competitions this year and look forward to playing their cup matches. The U18 boys and girls use the Stadium at Berkhamsted FC for their matches which is always a fantastic experience for players and spectators alike.
Our Playing Fields
Sport plays a significant part in the school life of any Berkhamsted pupil and the school has had significant success in recent years. Berkhamsted were recently named as the tenth best UK Sports School in a recent edition of the ‘School Sport Magazine’. The national publication ranked each school based on 20 different sports and 120 national competitions throughout 2022-2023. For more information please visit this LINK.
Contact us
If you would like any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact the Sports Department on sport@berkhamsted.com or the school admissions team admissions@berkhamsted.com / 01442 358001 for more information.
First team footballers continue a historic cup run
1st XI reach the quarter finals of the ISFA Boodles Cup for the first time in the school’s history. The 2-0 victory in the last 16 (vs Winchester) secured a tie in the next round versus Charterhouse.
Hear the story of the cup run, with captain Toby H.
Year 10 Berkhamsted Girls pupil plays for Romania FA
Maya has earned a call-up to the Romanian U15 national team. Over the summer, Maya participated in an intensive eight-day training camp at the National Football Centre, where she played in two matches against Macedonia, securing victories of 5-0 and 2-1.
Currently, Maya represents the Independent Schools Football Association (ISFA) U15 team and plays for MK Dons. Her selection to the national squad highlights her dedication and skill, and she is set for an exciting season ahead with plenty of football action on the horizon.
La Manga Women’s T20 Classic joint champions 🏆
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@hertscricket @hertswomenscricket
An historic step – The senior girl’s cricket squad have just returned from their pre-season trip to La Manga, Spain. The first ever girls cricket tour.
The five day trip saw the girls play in the La Manga Women’s T20 Classic tournament. They played four group games, including victories against Streatham & Marlborough CC, Switzerland and Spain, before meeting Hursley Park CC in the final. With Hursley Park 97/4 off 13.1 overs, rain meant the game was abandoned and trophy shared, whilst captain Amelia also brought home the bowling award for the most wickets in the tournament (10 @ 5.0).
Thank you to everyone @lmtccspain & @teamtravelmanagement for a great week.
@berkhamstedschools @berkhamstedgirls @hertswomenscricket @hertscricket
After a brilliant performance in the final, our U15 netball team were crowned champions in the School Sport Magazine National Cup. A huge well done to them all at the end of a very successful season. 🏆 🤩🔥#teamberko @berkhamstedschools @berkhamstedgirls
Today saw the final session of our winter programme:
From masterclasses, age group sessions, batting and spin bowling 121’s, wicket keeping club and fast bowling group – We’ve hit, bowled, caught and thrown more balls than ever before. We can’t wait for the season to start! 🏏 #TeamBerko
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We love introducing our @berkhamstedprep girls to one of our favourite sports! With so many opportunities for everyone to learn new skills while having loads of fun with friends means that they are ready to hit the ground running when they join @berkhamstedgirls 🤩🥍🙌☀️
Well done to our U13 and U15 girls cricket teams who, after coming through the qualifying rounds, were today crowned Hertfordshire indoor champions and progress onto the @englandcricket regional competition.
Thank you to @hertscricket for organising another great day of cricket.
@berkhamstedschools @berkhamstedgirls 🏏 🏆
Congratulations to our 1VII who finished runners up at the Surrey 7s. The players showed outstanding determination and worked really well as a team. A fantastic achievement with some of the very best schools around on the 7s circuit. We look forward to Rosslyn Park 7s @nextgenxv @berkhamstedschools
Huge congratulations to our U19 squad on their silver medal at the 2025 National Schools Netball Finals. An incredible achievement for this squad, their families and the coaching team after a gruelling day of competition. Well done to @hartpurynetball on their brilliant performance in the final and a massive thank you to @englandnetball for the quality event at EIS – Sheffield. #teamberko @berkhamstedschools
Staff Training with Tamsin Greenway! 🏐
This week, our sports staff had the incredible opportunity to learn from former @englandnetball player and @ldnmavericksnetball Director of Netball, @tamsingreenway !
Tamsin led an engaging CPD session at our Knox-Johnston Sports Centre, putting our teachers through their paces with drills and games designed to enhance netball performance. But it wasn’t just about netball—our staff developed transferable skills in movement, space awareness, communication, and coordination, benefitting all sports across our curriculum.
A huge thank you to Tamsin for sharing her expertise! 👏 Our partnership with @ldnmavericksnetball is invaluable in supporting both our staff and pupils, inspiring future athletes and growing confidence in sport. 💪
U13 National Schools Lacrosse Champions 🏆🥇 despite it being the first time attending the National tournament, the team’s maturity, composure and teamwork was outstanding! After topping their pool in the morning, the squad convincingly made their way to the final after scoring a plethora of excellent goals. During the final, the girls demonstrated their flare, fitness and fantastic finishing which led them to a 5-2 win! Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏🏼👏🏼 #teamberko @berkhamstedgirls @berkhamstedschools
U15 National Schools Lacrosse Champions! 🥇🏆After an incredible Lacrosse season, the girls were prepared to battle hard at the tournament. As the day progressed out of the pool stages, the girls pulled together as a team to produce some excellent, composed performances which saw them through to the final against Putney. After 3 periods of overtime, a yellow card for each team and many shots on goal, the girls came out victorious! Huge congratulations to the whole squad! 👏🏼 #teamberko @berkhamstedgirls @berkhamstedschools @englandlacrosse
Thank you @mpsportsphoto for the incredible photos!
International Watch!
Huge congratulations to Logan, Charlie and Oli, who have been included in an England U17 training camp today!
Well done all of you and good luck!
Scholarships
There are a full range of scholarships available at for 11+ (Yr.7), 13+ (Yr.9) and 16+ (Sixth Form) entry and these can be supported by independent means tested bursaries.
Who can apply?
Sports Scholarships are awarded to pupils in recognition of sporting excellence, talent, and future potential. Pupils must have attained the entrance criteria for the School. Pupils who are in Year 11 at Berkhamsted are not eligible to apply for a scholarship for Berkhamsted Sixth.
All awards may be varied at the absolute discretion of the Principal.
After our published deadlines we may be able to consider truly exceptional candidates for a scholarship, on an individual basis, during the Lent term. This will be at the absolute discretion of the Principal.
How do I apply?
Registered pupils should complete the relevant application form on the School website, and provide any additional information requested. Year 7 and 9 applicants are expected to be stand out performers in their current sporting environment and show potential in the school’s main representative sports. Year 12 applicants are expected to have representative experience or its equivalent at county level or above and provide evidence of commitment to school sport. The Director of Sport will invite successful pupils for an assessment day. Pupils are assessed on the basis of their Sport CV and a practical assessment. In addition, there will be a panel interview, which will include the Director of Sport.
More information about Scholarships may be obtained from the Admissions Manager on the contact details below:
- Telephone: 01442 358001
- Email: admissions@Berkhamsted.com
