Berkhamsted School, based in Berkhamsted, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a anglican/christian religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Berkhamsted School currently has around 1431 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.6% boys and 43.4% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Overton House, Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ
Website: www.berkhamsted.com
Telephone: 01442358000
School Type: Other independent school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Hertfordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Richard Backhouse
Religious character: Anglican/Christian
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 117604

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1505
Number of Pupils: 1431
Number of Boys: 810
Number of Girls: 621

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.36
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
34%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
25%
Local authority average
44%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
16.1
Town average
28.6
Local authority average
47.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.2
Town average
2.0
Local authority average
4.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Prince Edward Street , HP4 3HA
2out of 4 160 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
Swing Gate Lane , HP4 2LJ
3out of 4 628 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Thomas Coram Church of England School
Swing Gate Lane , HP4 2RP
3out of 4 1,032 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Greenway , HP4 3LF
- not rated 1,331 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Greenway , HP4 3LF
2out of 4 1,331 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ashlyns School
Chesham Road , HP4 3AH
3out of 4 741 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Berkhamsted School
Overton House , 133 High Street HP4 2DJ
- not rated 0 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Berkhamsted School for Girls
Kings Road , HP4 3BG
- not rated 426 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Marlin Montessori School
1 Park View Road , HP4 3EY
- not rated 595 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School
Chesham Road , HP4 2SZ
- not rated 1,804 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Egerton-Rothesay School
Durrants Lane , HP4 3UJ
- not rated 1,983 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.