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Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is an other independent not applicable school in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 1-11, with 555 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

1-11

Age range

555

Pupils

600

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School?

The catchment area for Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is set by Hertfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School: 600 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School has a published admission number of 600 places. 555 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 600, Hertfordshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hertfordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Hertfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School: School Information

Full address
Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 2SZ
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
1-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
117653

Other Not applicable Schools in Berkhamsted

If Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Berkhamsted are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School

What is the catchment area for Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School?

The catchment area for Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School oversubscribed?

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School?

Admission to Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School cover?

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is a not applicable school in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 1-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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