Is Berkhamsted school good?
Berkhamsted ranked amongst the nation’s best by School Sport Magazine. Berkhamsted have been named as the third best independent school in the latest edition of School Sport Magazine. The national publication ranked each school based on 20 different sports and 120 national competitions throughout 2019.
How much does Berkhamsted school cost?
2020-21 fees for full boarding are £34,275 per year. There is a deposit required of one term’s fees. There are no leave weekends and one week’s half term each term.
Is Berkhamsted affluent?
Berkhamsted is a medieval West Hertfordshire market town, surrounded by countryside and situated between Tring and Hemel Hampstead. Not only “affluent and attractive” according to The Sunday Times, Berkhamsted also has an underlying eco-friendly ethos and residents are encouraged to think about sustainability.
Is Berkhamsted School difficult to get into?
The school isn’t difficult to get into in comparison to grammar, but you still have to be bright to pass the tests or get to the top of the waiting list, but aim for a scholarship in the tests anyway, it’s only 10% but a great deal is expected of scholarship boys.
When was Berkhamsted school founded?
1541
Berkhamsted Boys School/Founded
Berkhamsted School was founded in 1541 by John Incent, Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral. The school flourished for 100 years but, as with many public schools, the next two centuries brought difficult times.
Is the Berkhamsted boarding house open during term time?
The term dates relate to all schools within the Berkhamsted School’s Group. However, please note the Boarding Houses are generally open during term time and closed from the afternoon of the last day of term. For specific dates and times for Boarders to use when making travel plans for each Term please click on the link below.
What can Berkhamsted School do for a living?
Berkhamstedians are placed in top London law firms, banks, management consultancies and creative agencies to name a few. Plus the school holds its own annual careers fair where they’ll get to chat to top unis and employers – a pretty unique opportunity that the kids are encouraged to grasp with both hands.
Where are the sixth formers at Berkhamsted?
Well the Sixth Formers have their own block on the Castle Campus, complete with a chic, industrial-style café area. There are ten houses in Sixth, which are different to those in the Senior schools, just to shake things up a bit.
What is the diamond structure of Berkhamsted School?
The diamond structure of Berkhamsted School enables girls to flourish academically in a single-sex classroom environment while at the same time allowing them to experience numerous co-educational activities, events and trips.