Berkhamsted School
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This school has a Anglican/Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Independent School Entry
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Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
Fee evidence
ISC day fees/term (excl VAT): £4,334 to £10,380 -> £13,002/yr (x3)
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 203 | 12.2 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 205 | 16.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 195 | 16.1 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 177 | 16.1 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2 |
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School information
| URN | 117604 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Principal Richard Backhouse |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Anglican/Christian |
| Postcode | HP4 2DJ |
| Latest pupils | 203 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Overton House, 133 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ
www.berkhamsted.comView local authority page1442358000| DfE number | 6005 |
| UKPRN | 10040180 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1902 |
| GIAS updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |