MixedIndependent

Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Prep School

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, East of England · HP4 3DW

Catering for younger children through to the end of the prep years, Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Prep School is a medium-sized independent day school in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Around 563 pupils are taught here under a Christian ethos, with a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 20 to one. The school is led by Mrs O'Connor as Head of Pre-Prep and Prep, and inspection is carried out by the ISI. One distinctive feature is its smartphone-free policy, a deliberate choice in an age when many children carry devices from an early age.

563

Pupils

£21,930

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 563
Pupil:teacher ratio: 20
Location: Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, East of England
Website: https://www.berkhamsted.com/

Headteacher

Head of Pre-Prep & Prep Mrs O'Connor

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Teaching & academics

As a non-selective feeder of the prep years, the school covers the early years through to the upper end of primary education. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 20 to one is typical for a school of this kind, allowing class teaching to remain the central model.

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Art

Beyond the classroom

An Art scholarship is offered, signalling that creative talent is recognised and rewarded.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: Christian
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Smartphone free school

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £13,002 - £21,930

Inspection reports

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The last word

A Christian, mixed day school for the early and prep years, notable for keeping smartphones out of the classroom. Day fees range from £13,002 to £21,930, which families will want to weigh against what the school offers.

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