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Berkhamsted School
Overton House, 133 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ, Hertfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,431
Capacity
1,505
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Anglican/Christian
Summary
With a sizeable student body of 1,431, the school offers a diverse educational environment. However, it currently shows limited performance in key academic metrics, with no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level, and no entries for the EBacc. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the overall school experience when evaluating options.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 12.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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51.75941, -0.56261 · HP4 2DJ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117604
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.berkhamsted.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Berkhamsted School rated by Ofsted?
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Is Berkhamsted School a good school?
Berkhamsted School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Berkhamsted School in GCSEs?
Berkhamsted School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 12.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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