The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 12.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Anglican/Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
12.2
31.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.55
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
25% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Anglican/Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,431
- Capacity
- 95%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Backhouse (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Overton House, 133 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVictoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 575m away
Ashlyns School
Secondary · 679m away
The Thomas Coram Church of England School
Primary · 945m away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bridgewater Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Berkhamsted School?
Berkhamsted School currently has 1,431 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Berkhamsted School take?
Berkhamsted School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Berkhamsted School?
Berkhamsted School is in Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Berkhamsted School have a sixth form?
Yes, Berkhamsted School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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