Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Prep School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
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.
Head of Pre-Prep & Prep · Mrs O'Connor
Beyond the classroom
An Art scholarship is offered, signalling that creative talent is recognised and rewarded.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Smartphone free school
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,002 - £21,930
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.