Berkhamsted enjoyed national sporting success in 2026, winning four national titles in Netball, two in Lacrosse, and one in Fives.
Listen to our Director of Sport, Katy Costin, outline our sporting ethos at Berkhamsted.
Sport at Berkhamsted
Developing a lifelong love of sport and exercise.
Berkhamsted Netball made history as the first School team to ever win four national titles in one season.
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Why Berkhamsted Sport?
Berkhamsted pupils enjoy a wide variety of sports, excelling not only in high-level competition but in our remarkable participation rates at all ages. We focus on fitness and health for all, while maintaining our place as a national leader in School sport.
Sport not only brings enjoyment and fulfilment to our community, but has been shown to have emotional and social benefits, alongside being linked to improved academic performance.
We aim to develop character, build confidence and encourage lifelong participation.
Specialist Teaching
The Berkhamsted PE Department is home to an exceptional team of specialist teachers, ranging from Strength and Conditioning experts to former international athletes.
Through ongoing professional development and a commitment to high‑performance coaching, we deliver outstanding teaching across all major and minor sports.
Sporting partnerships with high-level teams, including Saracens Rugby, London Mavericks Netball and Hertfordshire Cricket provide external coaching and support.
Outstanding Facilities
25m Swimming Pool
2 gyms, including a Strength & Conditioning gym
2 Astroturf facilities, including floodlit 3G turf
8 Eton Fives courts
Partnerships with local clubs and facilities
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Why Berkhamsted?
Discover for yourself why so many families choose Berkhamsted Schools for their sporting provision.
Forget netball, they’ve [Berkhamsted] been one of the elite sporting teams across the board in school sports this season. They’ve been absolutely astonishing.
Independent Schools of the Year Finalist for Sporting Achievement, 2025
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.
Sports Scholarships
Sports scholarships are awarded to pupils in recognition of sporting excellence, talent and future potential.
