Berkhamsted School

Independent secondary

National rank

109=

118

Rank last year

83.1%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

75.6%

GCSE

GCSE

9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher Richard Backhouse
Gender of entry Mixed, taught separately 11-16
Total pupils 2,104 (3-18)
UK boarding fees per term* £14,346-£17,156 (13-18)
UK day fees per term* £8,501-£10,380 (11-18)
*Fees correct as of November 21, 2025
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2025 rank: 122

Grade

%

A*

21.9

A

35.3

B

25.9

A*/A

57.2

A*-B

83.1

GCSE 2025 rank: 103

Grade

%

9/8/7

75.6

What the school inspection says

“The school aims to deliver the highest possible standards of pastoral care and education both in and out of the classroom. It aspires to encourage enterprise and a spirit of adventure, responsibility, leadership and a commitment to service. Pupils achieve high standards across the school and their all-round success represents strong fulfilment of the school’s academic aspirations and aims. Pupils’ subject knowledge and skills, and their ability to apply their understanding to other subjects are strong. Pupils show strong self-understanding and recognise their strengths and weaknesses. They develop great self-confidence during their time in the school. Pupils show excellent moral development … [and] demonstrate outstanding social development and awareness” There was a regulatory compliance visit in 2022.
Inspection
2017

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