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Berkhampstead School, Cheltenham GL52

Pittville Circus Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 2QA

Berkhampstead School, Cheltenham GL52

10 reasons to choose Berkhampstead School

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Berkhampstead School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 81. It is one of the best independent prep schools in Cheltenham and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1.5 miles.

School fundamentals

Berkhampstead School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 months and 11 years. It is a Church of England school, open to all faiths and none. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school. Berkhampstead School fees range from £3,225 (Rec) to £4,635 per term (2023/24).

Average class size

Berkhampstead School has two classes per year and an average class size of 21 pupils.

Leavers' destinations

Destinations for Berkhampstead School leavers 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%).

The Berkhampstead School curriculum

School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and also includes PSHE, reasoning, French, Spanish. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.

More on the curriculum

There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 5.

Specialist teaching

Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for all subjects from Year 3.

Sport at Berkhampstead School

School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in swimming.

The Arts at Berkhampstead School

Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and two-thirds take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Two choirs and several instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.

Wraparound care

Wraparound 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); Ashley Manor 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).

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