Berkhamsted School

Independent

National rank

118

159

Rank last year

82.1%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

70.6%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Richard Backhouse

Gender of entry

Mixed, taught separately 11-16

Total pupils

2,088 (3-18)

Head teacher

Richard Backhouse

Gender of entry

Mixed, taught separately 11-16

Total pupils

2,088 (3-18)

Head teacher

Richard Backhouse

Gender of entry

Mixed, taught separately 11-16

Total pupils

2,088 (3-18)

UK day fees per term*

£8,688-£10,608 (11-18) includes lunch

UK boarding fees per term*

£12,200-£14,580 (13-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 124

Grade

%

A*

19.7

A

33.3

B

29

A*/A

53

A*-B

82.1

GCSE 2024 rank: 125

Grade

%

A*/A/9/8/7

70.6

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2017
Verdict
Excellent
“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.
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