Berkhamsted School

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

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1541

Founded

3 - 18

Age range

Co-ed

School type

£17,156 - £17,156

Boarding / term

In short

Berkhamsted School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, educating pupils aged 3 - 18 and founded in 1541. Boarding fees are £17,156 - £17,156 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.

Type: Co-ed boarding & day
Boarders from: 13 - 18
Ethos: Church of England
Guardian required: Yes

About

About Berkhamsted

The story, ethos and character of Berkhamsted.

Setting: Town
Ethos: Church of England
Head: Mr Martin Walker

Berkhamsted — school buildings and grounds

Berkhamsted is one of Britain's leading independent schools, with over 480 years of history and tradition. It is a Day and Boarding school for boys and girls, offering both single-sex (from 11 to 16) and co-educational teaching (from 3-11 and 16-18 - Sixth Form).

Our diverse boarding and inclusive boarding community enjoy participating fully in the life of a traditional English independent school and are important and valued part of the school community. The School is located in the safe and historic market town of Berkhamsted, a prosperous community surrounded by Chiltern countryside, with convenient access to London (30 minutes by train) and Heathrow Airport (a 40-minute drive).

As a leading academic school in the UK, Berkhamsted students enjoy excellent results at GCSE and A Level.

What the school is known for? This prestigious school provides excellent boarding facilities and pastoral care for students from abroad. We offer a bespoke family-feel boarding experience to cater for individual students' interests and hobbies, with flexibility offered at weekends, when students have the freedom to visit London (30 minutes on the train) or local friends or enjoy our wonderful sporting facilities and regular boarding house trips and experiences.

Highly experienced boarding team, with outstanding wellbeing from Heads of House, Tutors, Medical team, Matrons and Counselling Team, including a dedicated School Psychologist. A fully-supportive induction programme helping international students to get to know the school and town.