Schools in Berkhamsted, East of England (2025)
14 schools · 5,853 students · 10 local authority, 3 independent, 1 academy · median Pupils on roll 226.
Berkhamsted, in East of England, has 14 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 5,853 students. By level there are 11 primary, 2 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 10 local authority, 3 independent, 1 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Berkhamsted's schools is 226, below the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
13 of the 14 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School (98.2, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery (95.1, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Ashlyns School (87.5, top 10% of secondary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Ashlyns School (1,561 students), Berkhamsted School (1,439 students), Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School (563 students).
Ranked schools in Berkhamsted
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 198Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolBerkhamsted · Local authority Primary– · 141 students
- 295Swing Gate Infant School and NurseryBerkhamsted · Local authority Primary– · 144 students
- 388Ashlyns SchoolBerkhamsted · Local authority Secondary57.9 Attainment 8 · 1,561 students
- 483Greenway Primary and Nursery SchoolBerkhamsted · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
- 578Bridgewater Primary SchoolBerkhamsted · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 675Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolBerkhamsted · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 109 students
- 759The Thomas Coram Church of England SchoolBerkhamsted · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 336 students
- 857St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyBerkhamsted · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 144 students
- 948St Mary's CofE Primary School, NorthchurchBerkhamsted · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 226 students
- 1047Potten End CofE Primary SchoolBerkhamsted · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 1120Berkhamsted SchoolBerkhamsted · Independent Secondary12.2 Attainment 8 · 1,439 students
- 1218Westfield Primary SchoolBerkhamsted · Local authority Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 140 students
- 139Egerton-Rothesay SchoolBerkhamsted · Independent All-through19.2 Attainment 8 · 157 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School Berkhamsted · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 98.2 Top 5% | – | 141 |
| 2 | Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery Berkhamsted · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 95.1 Top 5% | – | 144 |
| 3 | Ashlyns School Berkhamsted · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 87.5 Top 10% | 57.9 Attainment 8 | 1,561 |
| 4 | Greenway Primary and Nursery School Berkhamsted · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 83.0 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 229 |
| 5 | Bridgewater Primary School Berkhamsted · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 78.2 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 6 | Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Berkhamsted · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 74.9 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 109 |
| 7 | The Thomas Coram Church of England School Berkhamsted · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 58.7 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 336 |
| 8 | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Berkhamsted · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.7 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 144 |
| 9 | St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch Berkhamsted · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 47.7 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 226 |
| 10 | Potten End CofE Primary School Berkhamsted · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 47.4 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 11 | Berkhamsted School Berkhamsted · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 20.0 Lower 50% | 12.2 Attainment 8 | 1,439 |
| 12 | Westfield Primary School Berkhamsted · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 18.4 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 140 |
| 13 | Egerton-Rothesay School Berkhamsted · All-through · Ages 6–19 | Independent | 8.7 Lower 50% | 19.2 Attainment 8 | 157 |
Other schools in Berkhamsted
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Berkhamsted side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Berkhamsted?
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School is the highest-ranked school in Berkhamsted with a Success Index (England) of 98.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Berkhamsted?
Berkhamsted has 14 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 5,853 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Berkhamsted?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Berkhamsted is 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.