Berkhampstead School
School summary
A small independent school in Cheltenham, Berkhampstead caters for mixed pupils from the earliest years right through to age 11, with a roll of around 258. Its compact size lends itself to a close-knit community where children are known individually. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top grade of 'excellent', a judgement that extended to pupils' personal development, and compliance requirements were fully met. The school is led by Head Mr Richard Cross.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 November 2023
Teaching & academics
Berkhampstead earned an ISI rating of 'excellent' for the quality of pupils' achievements, reflecting strong all-round standards in a school that spans early years to the end of Year 6. Around 12.4 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is geared to identifying and helping children who need additional input. The small scale allows teaching to be closely tailored to each child.
Head · Mr Richard Cross
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 12.4%
- EHC plans
- 1.55%
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.