Berkhamsted School

Berkhamsted School A family of leading independent schools based in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Berkhamsted School is an Independent Day and Boarding School which has five parts: Berkhamsted Pre-Prep (Co-educational ages 3-7); Berkhamsted Prep (Co-educational ages 7 - 11); Berkhamsted Girls (ages 11-16); Berkhamsted Boys (ages 11-16); and Berkhamsted Sixth (Co-educational ages 16-18)

20/08/2026

Congratulations to our Year 11 pupils on their outstanding GCSE results! 🎉

With record-breaking results, 34% of all grades awarded Grade 9 and 56.5% at Grades 9-8, Mrs Vila and Mr Hockedy are incredibly proud of you all and can’t wait to see what you go on to achieve next.

Record-breaking GCSE results at Berkhamsted! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to celebrate an outstanding set of GCSE results f...
20/08/2026

Record-breaking GCSE results at Berkhamsted! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to celebrate an outstanding set of GCSE results from our Year 11 pupils at Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls.

This year, an exceptional 34% of all GCSE grades awarded were Grade 9 – the highest grade possible – while 56.5% of grades were awarded at Grades 9–8, a 4.5% increase on last year’s impressive results.

These record-breaking achievements are a wonderful reflection of the determination, resilience and ambition our pupils have shown throughout their time at Berkhamsted, alongside the dedication and encouragement of our teaching staff.

At Berkhamsted, academic success is underpinned by far more than just examination preparation. Our commitment to character education for every child, developing the habits, attitudes and confidence to support excellence, benefit pupils both in the classroom and beyond. Through a wealth of leadership opportunities, co-curricular opportunities, sports and community engagement programmes, pupils are encouraged to discover and develop their individual strengths and passions.

We wish all our Year 11 pupils every success in the next stage of their journey, with many of them going on to study at Berkhamsted Sixth, based in the new and inspiring Zaha Hadid building.

Take a closer look Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls at our Open Events on Friday 18 September. Book here: https://www.berkhamsted.com/senior-boy-and-girls-open-event/

We’re looking forward to welcoming our Year 11 pupils and their parents for GCSE Level Results Day! 🎓📅 Thursday 20 Augus...
19/08/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming our Year 11 pupils and their parents for GCSE Level Results Day! 🎓

📅 Thursday 20 August from 11:15
📍 Zaha Hadid Wilson Cafe
🍰 Refreshments will be available

Details of on-the-day booking systems and post-results services will be sent to pupil email addresses at 08:15 on 20 August.

Good luck, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🍀

18/08/2026

Where will Berkhamsted Sixth take you? 🎓

Our Berkhamsted Sixth students have achieved some remarkable A Level results, and we caught up with them to hear about their results and what comes next. 🌟

From Medicine and Veterinary Medicine to Civil and Aerospace Engineering, Business and a Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship, our students are heading to exciting destinations including University of Bath, University of Leicester, The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), Imperial College London and The University of Manchester.

📈 23% A* grades
👏 57.5% A*–A grades
🎓 86% achieved their first-choice university
🏆 30% will attend a Top 10 ranked university

Congratulations to all our students on everything they have achieved, we can’t wait to see where their next chapter takes them! 💙

Want to take a closer look at what Berkhamsted Sixth has to offer? 👀

Join us on GCSE Results Day, 20 August, for our Mini Clearing event, or visit us at one of our upcoming Open Events:

📅 21 September, Life at Berkhamsted Sixth
📅 14 October, Subjects at Berkhamsted Sixth

Book your place here: https://www.berkhamsted.com/sixth-form/open-events/

14/08/2026

A glimpse of Results Day, in the words of our Class of 2026 🎓

After the anticipation came the relief, and the excitement of seeing all that hard work pay off.

For our students, reaching this point has been about more than the final results. It’s also been about the people who supported them, the confidence and character they’ve built, and the environment that helped them get where they wanted to go.

Sophie reflected on the integral role her tutors have played in supporting her throughout her journey, adding: “I think that an environment like Berkhamsted is just unbelievable.”

We’re incredibly proud of the remarkable young people our students have become and are excited for the next stage of their journey beyond Berkhamsted. 👏

To take a closer look at Berkhamsted Sixth, book to attend one of our upcoming open events at https://www.berkhamsted.com/sixth-form/open-events/

Monday 21 September : Life at Berkhamsted Sixth Evening

Wednesday 14 October : Subjects at Berkhamsted Sixth

Another remarkable year for Berkhamsted Sixth 🎓 We are delighted to celebrate an outstanding set of A Level results with...
13/08/2026

Another remarkable year for Berkhamsted Sixth 🎓

We are delighted to celebrate an outstanding set of A Level results with our Class of 2026.

Nearly a quarter of entries were awarded A* (23%), 57.5% achieved A*-A and 83.4% achieved A*-B – an increase on our 2025 results and matching our highest results on record from 2020.

All seven successful Oxbridge candidates have secured their places, alongside many students heading to leading Russell Group universities including Warwick, Imperial and Edinburgh, as well as specialist destinations including the Royal Veterinary College and Norland College.

“I’m really happy- I can’t quite believe it if I’m honest!,” commented Emma, who is off to study Medicine, following a Gap Year. “All the hard work from me and my teachers has paid off!”

These results reflect not only the hard work and determination of our students and staff, but the academic culture, opportunities and sense of community that shape life at Berkhamsted Sixth.

“I have loved being involved in CCF and Outdoor Ed.” shared Gaby, who secured the grades she needed to study Combined Honours in Social Sciences at Durham University. “It’s really those opportunities that weren’t part of the academic curriculum that shaped this school into what it is”. “She has really flourished,” her mum agreed.

We are immensely proud of everything this cohort has achieved and excited to see what comes next. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 👏

Receiving your GCSE Results next week and re-considering your choice of Sixth Form? Attend our Mini Clearing Event on Thursday 20 August to see if there's a spot for you at Berkhamsted Sixth: https://www.berkhamsted.com/clearing-event/

To take a closer look at Berkhamsted Sixth, book to attend one of our upcoming open events at https://www.berkhamsted.com/sixth-form/open-events/

Monday 21 September : Life at Berkhamsted Sixth Evening

Wednesday 14 October : Subjects at Berkhamsted Sixth

We’re looking forward to welcoming our Year 13 students and their parents for A Level Results Day! 🎓📅 Thursday 13 August...
12/08/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming our Year 13 students and their parents for A Level Results Day! 🎓

📅 Thursday 13 August from 11:15
📍 Zaha Hadid Meadow
🍰 Refreshments will be available

Our staff will be there to celebrate your achievements with you.

Details of on-the-day booking systems and post-results services will be sent to student email addresses at 08:15 on 13 August.

Wishing you all the very best of luck – we can’t wait to see you! 🍀

11/08/2026

There’s a dragon hiding in our woods… can your little explorer find him? 🐉

Mysterious footprints have appeared. There’s been rustling in the leaves. And every now and then, someone hears a little “Achoo!” ✨

Sneezy the Dragon has made his home in the woods at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep – and he needs the help of some curious young adventurers.

Join us for a magical woodland experience created especially for children aged 18 months to 3 years. Follow the clues, hunt for hidden treasures and enjoy storytelling, hands-on activities and outdoor discovery with our experienced Nursery team.

📅 Saturday 19 September
🕤 9.30am–11.00am
📍 Berkhamsted Pre-Prep

Will you help us find Sneezy? Book your family’s woodland adventure.

Please note that this is a fun-filled morning of activities rather than a school tour. If you would like to explore the School and its facilities, we would be delighted to welcome you to one of our Open Events in October.

A celebration of cricketing excellence, past and present. 🏏✨In June, the Berkhamsted community came together to unveil o...
07/08/2026

A celebration of cricketing excellence, past and present. 🏏✨

In June, the Berkhamsted community came together to unveil our new Cricket Honours Boards, recognising every Berkhamstedian to have scored a century or taken a five-wicket haul in a School 1st XI match since 1880.

Featuring more than 400 names across both boys' and girls' cricket, the boards celebrate generations of outstanding achievement while leaving space for future players to make their mark.

It was wonderful to welcome so many Old Berkhamstedians back to School for the unveiling, held during a rare double home fixture for our girls' and boys' 1st XI teams. Families, former pupils and current students gathered to celebrate a shared love of the game, with stories and memories spanning decades.

One particularly special moment saw Year 13 Bea standing alongside her father on the honours boards, reminding us of the lasting connections that Berkhamsted cricket continues to create across generations.

A huge thank you to our Old Berkhamstedian community for generously supporting this project, and to Mr Caidan, who meticulously went through every School fixture since 1880. The boards now take pride of place in the David Case Pavilion, preserving Berkhamsted's rich cricketing history for years to come. 💙

06/08/2026

GCSE Results Day doesn't close doors

Looking for a Sixth Form where students thrive academically, socially and beyond the classroom? Places remain available for September 2026 entry at Berkhamsted Sixth.

Join us at our Clearing Event on Thursday 20 August to meet our teachers, tour our outstanding Sixth Form facilities and discuss subject choices.

You will find out if your child has been offered a place on the day.

Limited places available on some A Level courses. 43 GCSE points required for Sixth Form entry.

Book now via this link: https://www.berkhamsted.com/clearing-event/

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