Berkhamsted School
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 Berkhamsted
The story, ethos and character of Berkhamsted.
- Setting
- Town
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Mr Martin Walker
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.
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Academics at Berkhamsted
What pupils study at Berkhamsted — and where it takes them.
We encourage our Sixth Form students to study three subjects at A Level, devoting their time to achieving the highest possible grades in their chosen subjects. Please see our A Level Information Guide in the Prospectus Section for details: In some instances there may be some students who can take four A Levels or in rare circumstances, more than four.
Prospective students will have the opportunity to discuss their options before joining the Sixth Form. We aim to inspire students to show a passion for their A Level subjects that goes beyond the curriculum by promoting wider reading, by encouraging participation in internal and external academic competitions and by offering a number of further enrichment opportunities such as involvement in academic societies.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Our students leave Berkhamsted as innovative and resilient young people who are motivated by their next adventurous step. There are many avenues open to our alumni, all of which are fully supported and encouraged as they pursue their chosen direction during their time at Berkhamsted Sixth.
2025 Destinations of International students only 74% secured UK university places (of which, 35% were Top 10 unis, 95% were Russell Group, UCL/KCL were the most popular.) Imperial College London University College London x3King's College London x3University of Bath University of Warwick x2University of Kent University of Nottingham University of Manchester x2University of York University of Exeter University of Edinburgh University of Birmingham University of Leeds
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Berkhamsted
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Berkhamsted.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 1, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
pages, which feature a range of useful information and videos that will give you flavour of life at Berkhamsted Sixth, Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls. Our digital school prospectus and information booklet are also at the bottom of the pages.
Glimpse of Boarding Life at Berkhamsted Sixth Glimpse of Boarding Life at Berkhamsted Boys Glimpse of Boarding Life at Berkhamsted Girls "Studying at Berkhamsted was the turning point of my life. I love boarding life... we study together, have fun together and care about each other." Incents Boarder from Hong Kong +6 photos Pastoral care and staffing Both houses endeavour to create a relaxed and warm atmosphere where pupils can feel comfortable and secure.
A genuine home away from home
Berkhamsted offers two Boarding Houses, St John's for girls and Incents for boys. Both are located in Chesham Road within a few minutes walk of both Senior School campuses, new Sixth Form centre (opening this academic year) and the town centre.
Dining facilities allow boys and girls to meet together for breakfast and supper and all pupils have access to the excellent sports facilities of the Senior School. Computers and Wi-Fi internet access are available in both boarding houses and house outings are arranged on a regular basis.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Berkhamsted admissions
How children join Berkhamsted, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Full and Weekly Boarding is available for Year 12 male and female students (ages 16+) with a limited number of spaces for Year 9 and Year 10 boys and girls (13+ and 14+). Please contact Jennie Peachey in International Admissions for the latest information.
We also welcome Day Student applications for all year (from Pre-Prep to Sixth) from families who are relocating to the UK, subject to availability in the relevant school. Application procedure and entrance tests For all Full and Weekly Boarding applications, please email school reports to internationaladmissions@berkhamsted.
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Berkhamsted fees & funding
What Berkhamsted costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Berkhamsted.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Berkhamsted against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Berkhamsted location & travel
Where Berkhamsted is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address 6 Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AA, England Airport transfer We are delighted to arrange personal transfers for students on an individual basis with DBS checked, highly recommended taxi services offering competitive prices.
Shared transfers can be easily arranged if requested. Transfer is only 40 minutes from Heathrow Airport and just over an hour from Gatwick Airport. Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone + 44 (0)1442 358 001 Website https://www.
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