Berkhamsted School vs Haberdashers' Boys' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
1,439 students
Haberdashers' Boys' School
Elstree · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,429 students
| Measure | Berkhamsted School Berkhamsted, East of England | Haberdashers' Boys' School Elstree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #425 of 460 | #320 of 460 |
| National rank | #3535 of 4,090 | #2615 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 1,439 | 1,429 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,439 | 1,429 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 12.2 | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.17 | 2.68 |
| A level points per entry | 45.4 | 51.5 |
| town | Berkhamsted | Elstree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.berkhamsted.com | – |
The verdict
- •Haberdashers' Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.8 vs 20.0).
- •Berkhamsted School is the larger school with 1,439 students compared with 1,429.
- •Berkhamsted School is co-educational and Haberdashers' Boys' School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Berkhamsted School better than Haberdashers' Boys' School?
On the Success Index (England), Haberdashers' Boys' School ranks higher (36.8 vs 20.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Berkhamsted School and Haberdashers' Boys' School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Berkhamsted and Elstree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berkhamsted School: 1,439. Haberdashers' Boys' School: 1,429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berkhamsted School and Haberdashers' Boys' School rank in East of England?
Berkhamsted School is 425th of 460 and Haberdashers' Boys' School is 320th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).