Berkhamsted School Reviews & FAQs
Are you considering Berkhamsted for your child? We have put together a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the school to help you.
Reviews of Berkhamsted School
If you are looking for a rigorous independent review of Berkhamsted for prospective parents, you should read the most recent inspection report (details below), undertaken by a team of trained education inspectors from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Attain does not write 'school reviews' as we offer facts and not opinions. Discover why 'school reviews' can be so unhelpful for prospective parents in the chapter 'Unhelpful influences' in the Attain Guide 2025, widely praised by Heads for its approach and the advice it offers to parents.
Frequently asked questions about Berkhamsted
Where is Berkhamsted School?
Berkhamsted School is in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. The school's address is: 133 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ.
Is Berkhamsted for boys or girls?
Berkhamsted School is a Coed school. The school has a 'diamond' structure – with coed in the pre-prep and prep, single-sex in the senior schools, and co-ed in the Sixth Form.
What type of school is Berkhamsted?
Berkhamsted School is a Pre-Prep, Prep & Senior school offering Day & Boarding places for approximately 2000 pupils.
What age do girls join Berkhamsted School?
Girls can join the school from 5 months through until 18 years.
What age do girls join Berkhamsted School?
Girls can join the school from 0 through until 18 years.
What age do girls join Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted School is for boys only.
What age do boys join Berkhamsted School?
Boys can join the school from 5 months through until 18 years.
What age do boys join Berkhamsted School?
Boys can join the school from 0 through until 18 years.
What age do boys join Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted School is for girls only.
Who is the Principal of Berkhamsted?
Richard Backhouse is the Principal. Read more about Richard Backhouse.
Who owns Berkhamsted School?
The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website. The school is part of the Berkhamsted Schools Group. Read more about the governance of Berkhamsted.
When was Berkhamsted inspected?
Berkhamsted is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years. Read the inspection reports for Berkhamsted School
When is the next Open Event at Berkhamsted?
The next event is 'Berkhamsted Pre-Prep & Prep Open Event' which will be held on Oct 03, 2025. See more forthcoming events at Berkhamsted School for prospective parents.
Which schools are the main destinations for Berkhamsted leavers?
Pupils from Berkhamsted School go on to a number of senior schools including:
Who are the main feeder schools for Berkhamsted School?
'Feeder' schools for Berkhamsted include:
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