Developing remarkable people
Welcome to Berkhamsted Girls School
At Berkhamsted Girls, we are committed to equipping our pupils with the skills and character to thrive – not just in their studies, but in every aspect of their lives.
Jo Vila, BA
Headteacher of Berkhamsted Girls
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Academic
At Berkhamsted Girls, we encourage our pupils to be adventurous, innovative, and confident in their academic studies, empowering them to aim high with integrity – both academically and personally.
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Co-curricular
At Berkhamsted Girls we encourage every pupil to be academically adventurous and ambitious, secure in the knowledge that she has the skills, ability, talent and support to achieve anything she sets her mind to.
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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.
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Sixth Form | 06.05.2026
Dr. Kenefick’s top study tips for public examinations
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Heatherton, Prep, Sixth Form | 05.05.2026
Young Singer of the Year
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Day Nursery, Girls, Heatherton, Pre-Prep, Prep, Sixth Form | 17.04.2026
Martin Walker begins role as Principal of Berkhamsted Schools Group
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Berkhamsted Group, Girls | 06.03.2026
‘More than just a bake sale’: celebrating International Women’s Day at Berkhamsted Girls
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Why Berkhamsted?
Ambitious go-getters who are always looking for ways to make themselves stand out from the crowd, and want to get the absolute utmost from the education and opportunities available to them.
Pupils show pronounced and highly effective study skills, appropriate to their age. Strong research skills are evident in many examples of project work, and older pupils, in particular, show excellent ability to assimilate and analyse a wide range of sources.
The sun was shining on a very wonderful Wednesday! Celebrating with Y7&8 post assessments & Y11 on their last day before the exams begin ✨👏🏻👊🏻
Eggs-ceptional energy at @berkhamstedgirls! 🥚
Our annual egg‑and‑spoon race was cracking fun, with everyone racing hard for the win. 🐣
All participants were scrambling for victory, but Wolstenholme came out of their shells and were absolutely egg‑static to take first place! 🏆
Our first Gardening club session of 2026 was a huge success – everyone threw themselves into their jobs with amazing enthusiasm. We’re so proud of what we achieved in just 40 minutes… and yes, we even met a 🪱, a 🐛 and a 🐌 along the way! Can’t wait for next week, when we’ll be focusing on some exciting new garden projects. 🌱
Wave of Light for International Women’s Day 2026
This week, the Berkhamsted Girls community came together at Chapel for International Women’s Day, to celebrate the girls and women around the world whose Human Rights have been impacted.
One by one, students stood to speak a girl’s name aloud and raise a light of hope, honouring those whose voices have been silenced around the world.
This moment is the culmination of a term‑long project led by our Community Prefects, who have been advocating for real girls facing injustice across the globe.
Each of our Houses has chosen to serve others in a powerful way: by advocating for a girl whose voice has been silenced or whose human rights have been denied. Instead of “just another bake sale”, they are using their skills, voices, and integrity to take real, meaningful action.
Pupils in Stephenson House researched sportswomen in Afghanistan who compete amongst Taliban threats and organised a cricket match in honour of the Women’s Afghan Cricket team who are only able to operate, because they train outside of their native country.
Holme will create a mini documentary and social media campaign to highlight the dangers faced by street-living children and support charities providing safe routes and schooling.
This is courage.
This is solidarity.
This is #MoreThanJustABakeSale.
#IWD2026
#GiveToGain
#BerkhamstedGirls
#BerkhamstedSchool
@internationalwomensday_global
On your marks, get set… flip! 🥞🏃♀️
Our annual pancake race at @berkhamstedgirls was taken very seriously, with runners from all seven Houses whisking their way around the Quad. There were a few flips, trips and flying pancakes along the way, all part of the fun!
Following a steward’s inquiry (and a close call at the finish line 👀), St David’s rose to the occasion to claim victory over New Stede and Wolstenholme.
A truly sizzling effort from everyone involved! 💙🥞
It’s time for the annual House Christmas tree decorating competition at @berkhamstedgirls! 🎄
A huge well done to every House for their creativity and sparkle. Our special guest judge Father Christmas had a very tough decision to make. 🎅🎁
New Stede were announced as this year’s winners and will be treated to a Christmas party tomorrow morning.🏆
Meet our @berkhamstedgirls Prefects for 2026! 🎉
This incredible team is ready to lead with integrity, inspire positive change, and serve our community as senior leaders and role models. We’re excited to see their fresh ideas come to life — watch this space as they each take on one of four roles in our Kings community:
🏠House Captain
🗳️School Council
🎗️Charity and Service
👥 Community
It’s 1 December, which can only mean one thing… time to decorate the Berkhamsted Girls Christmas tree! 🎄✨
Our junior prefects from each House have been busy adding stars, each one with the girls’ names — a lovely touch from across the community. 🌟
We think it looks absolutely beautiful and very festive! 🎁
Year 10 students, interested in Politics, had the opportunity to debate current political issues at GSA’s ‘The Political Future’ event. Working alongside sixth formers from others schools, they were able to explore current political issues and enhance their levels of political literacy.
Our pupils did a fantastic job and we look forward to seeing them grow into the next generation of leaders!
Lest We Forget 🥀
This morning, our community gathered around the Grass Quad @berkhamstedgirls to pause, reflect, and remember. We honoured those who lost their lives in the two World Wars and in conflicts since 1945.
We observed two minutes silence to remember the pupils and staff from @berkhamstedschools who gave their lives in service.
Emily read the exhortation with great composure, and Charlie’s moving performance of The Last Post on the trumpet brought a moment of deep reflection. 🎺
🎤A look back at the solos and duets from House Performing Arts before half-term.
We’re very lucky so have so many talented singers at @berkhamstedgirls 🎶
🎶 A look back at Girls’ House Performing Arts!
What a wonderful morning of music, harmony, and house spirit.
Well done to everyone who took part. Every performance was incredible!
#BerkhamstedGirls #BerkhamstedPerformingArts #BerkhamstedSchool
