Egerton-Rothesay School
School summary
A small Christian independent school in Berkhamsted, Egerton-Rothesay serves around 158 pupils across a wide 6-19 age range. Its intimate size means staff know children well, and its Independent Schools Inspectorate report rated the school "excellent" overall, with personal development judged "excellent" too. The school suits families looking for a nurturing, individually attentive environment rather than a large institution, and a modest 4.4% of pupils are recorded as needing SEN support. With just 17 sixth-formers, post-16 study here is notably personal in scale.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2024
Teaching & academics
GCSE is the core qualification, with Mathematics, Geography, English Language and Drama & Theatre Studies among the popular choices, and the Extended Project Qualification available to stretch older pupils. Published attainment figures sit well below national averages, so parents should weigh measured exam outcomes against the school's clear strength in pastoral care and individual support. The inspectorate's "excellent" judgement and full compliance point to a school confident in how it nurtures each child.
Popular GCSE subjects
Headteacher · Allan Cairns
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 17
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport features prominently, with rugby, football, cricket and tennis alongside netball and rounders giving pupils a broad range of teams to join. In a school of this size, that breadth means more opportunity for individuals to take part rather than sit on the sidelines.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1988
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 4.4%
- EHC plans
- 94.97%
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Egerton-Rothesay School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.