MixedIndependent

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, East of England · HP4 2SZ

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School caters for younger children in the Hertfordshire town of Berkhamsted, taking pupils through the pre-prep and prep years before the move to senior education. With around 555 pupils, it sits comfortably in the medium-sized bracket, large enough to offer breadth yet small enough to know each child. The school is co-educational and has no religious affiliation, and it is led by Head Mrs Karen O'Connor. As an independent, fee-paying school, it is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

555

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
555
Location
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, East of England
Website
https://www.berkhamsted.com/

Headteacher

Head Mrs Karen O'Connor

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Teaching & academics

Teaching here is geared towards preparing children for the transition to senior school, with a focus on building strong foundations across the prep and pre-prep stages. Just over 19 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, a notable proportion that points to a school used to accommodating a range of learning needs.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
19.1%
EHC plans
0.18%

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

Inspection reports

The last word

A co-educational prep school for families in and around Berkhamsted seeking a settled start before the senior years.

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Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School located?

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is located at Berkhamsted, HP4 2SZ.

What type of school is Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School?

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.

How many pupils attend Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School?

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School has approximately 555 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.