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Berkhamsted School

Other independent school · Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#153 of 2,536

Better than 93% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 19
Pupils1,439
GenderMixed
Religious characterAnglican/Christian
Head teacherMr Martin Walker
Local authorityHertfordshire
Opened01 Jan 1902
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 117604.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolHertfordshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.11.350.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%71.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%53.6%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%18.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%67.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4199--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolHertfordshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.45.35, better than England, better than Hertfordshire36.8235
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels46.41, better than England, better than Hertfordshire37.435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better35.9%, better than England, better than Hertfordshire19%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.55, better than England--
A-level progressWell above average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study214--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,439
Girls635
Boys804
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.384
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.90.6%
Higher education78.2%
Employment10.4%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2.5%
Further education0.5%
Apprenticeship0.5%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Berkhamsted School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryVictoria Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miPrimarySwing Gate Infant School and NurseryCommunity school
Good
0.4 miSecondaryAshlyns SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryThe Thomas Coram Church of England SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryGreenway Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryBridgewater Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.0 miNot applicableBerkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.1 miPrimaryWestfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
1.1 miNot applicableEgerton-Rothesay SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Berkhamsted School

How does Berkhamsted School rank in England?

Berkhamsted School ranks 153 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 93% of schools).

What are Berkhamsted School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Berkhamsted School was A-, and 35.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Berkhamsted School?

Berkhamsted School has 1,439 pupils aged 11 to 19.

Does Berkhamsted School have a sixth form?

Yes, Berkhamsted School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.