How many pupils does Berkhamsted School have?

Berkhamsted School has 1,431 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Berkhamsted School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Berkhamsted School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 11.3 in 2025/26.

Where is Berkhamsted School?

Berkhamsted School is located at Overton House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ.

Berkhamsted School

Overton House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

11.3

Attainment 8

11–19

Ages

1,431

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Berkhamsted School

Berkhamsted School is an independent school in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,431 pupils on roll. The school has a Anglican/Christian religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 11.3 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,431 / 1,505 (95%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Anglican/Christian

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.1%

SEN support

24.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-

A-level average grade

167 students

35.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Overton House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ
Phone: 01442358000
Principal: Martin Walker
Website: www.berkhamsted.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Berkhamsted School?: Berkhamsted School is an independent school in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Berkhamsted School have?: Berkhamsted School has 1,431 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Berkhamsted School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Berkhamsted School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 11.3 in 2025/26.
Where is Berkhamsted School?: Berkhamsted School is located at Overton House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ.

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