Berkhamsted Schools Group
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Berkhamsted Schools Group is a prestigious family of independent schools based in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Centred in the historic market town of Berkhamsted, the group is renowned for its 'diamond' educational structure, which provides co-education for pupils in their early years and at Sixth Form, while offering single-sex teaching for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 16. Combining a heritage dating back to 1541 with forward-thinking academic and pastoral care, the group provides a seamless educational journey from nursery through to university preparation across its five distinct campuses.
Associated Schools(3)
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hertfordshire. Housed in a building that originally served as a family home, the school sits within the wider Berkhamsted Schools Group campus. It focuses on providing an all-rounder education with a forward-thinking, "pro-tech, pro-boundaries" approach to digital learning. Pupils benefit from shared access to the group's extensive facilities, which include 10 acres of playing fields, an outdoor learning amphitheatre, an indoor swimming pool, and a 500-seat theatre.
Heatherton School, located on the outskirts of Amersham, Buckinghamshire, is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 11, incorporating a co-educational nursery for pupils from the age of two. Set within an attractive, green, and leafy suburban setting, the preparatory school aims to provide a well-rounded and nurturing education. A member of the Berkhamsted Schools Group, Heatherton School focuses on supporting personal development alongside academic foundation, prepping pupils for transition into senior education.
Berkhamsted School is an independent day and boarding school in Hertfordshire, employing a rare 'diamond' teaching model for pupils aged 11 to 18. Set within a historic town near the Chiltern countryside, the school teaches boys and girls separately from ages 11 to 16, before reuniting them in a co-educational Sixth Form. Berkhamsted balances a rich heritage—centred around its original 1544 hall—with modern facilities, including a 500-seat theatre and a high ropes course. It focuses on character development, supported by a vertical house system and extensive outdoor education programmes.