2026 Best Secondary Schools in Berkhamsted Area

Berkhamsted secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 30, well above England's 39, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 8.8/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Ashlyns School leads among state secondary schools with strong GCSE results, while Berkhamsted School and Egerton-Rothesay School are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. With 3 secondary schools serving this historic market town, families benefit from a mix of high-performing state and independent schools. Berkhamsted's strong academic environment reflects the town's long-standing educational tradition and proximity to London, with excellent transport links via the West Coast Main Line to Euston in under 30 minutes. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.