Pittville Circus Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 2QA
10 simple reasons to choose Berkhampstead School
Independent prep school and nursery in Cheltenham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Berkhampstead School fees range from £2,710 (Rec) to £3,885 per term (2020/21).
10 better reasons to choose Berkhampstead School
Schoolsmith Score®; 80.
One of the best independent prep schools in Cheltenham and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1.5 miles.
On average, 20.8 pupils per class and 15.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for Berkhampstead School pupils are one of six independent schools (40% of leavers), seven grammar/selective state schools (40%) and six comprehensive schools (20%). The most popular destination schools are King's Gloucester (15% of leavers), Sir Thomas Rich (10-15%) and Pates Grammar (10%).
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for all subjects from Year 3.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in swimming.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. The majority of pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). Choir and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Out of school hours care from 8.10am to 5.30. Minibus service.
Find another school near Berkhampstead School
Independent Prep Schools
Cheltenham College Preparatory School (1.6 miles); St Edward's Preparatory School, Cheltenham (2 miles); Dean Close Preparatory School & Pre-Prep (2.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School, Charlton Kings (0.7 miles); Gloucester Road Primary School (1.3 miles); Naunton Park Primary School (1.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Cheltenham College (1.2 miles); The Cheltenham Ladies' College (1.3 miles); St Edward's School, Cheltenham (1.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Balcarras School (2.2 miles); Pate's Grammar School (3 miles); Sir Thomas Rich's School (7.4 miles).