Egerton-Rothesay School
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire · HP4 3UJ
Egerton-Rothesay is a specialist SEND day school in Berkhamsted serving pupils aged 6–19 with a wide range of additional needs including speech and language disorders, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and SEMH difficulties. The school operates on a 'Thrive Not Survive' philosophy, providing individualised education in small classes with integrated on-site specialist support rather than pursuing a one-size-fits-all mainstream curriculum. Spacious grounds and modern facilities house junior, senior, and sixth-form bases, with transport available across a 35-mile catchment. The ethos emphasises preparing each child for life beyond school while developing self-worth, respect, and engagement in learning.
- →Specialist SEND provision integrated into mainstream curriculum teaching, avoiding segregation
- →Small class sizes and individualised learning plans tailored to specific barriers to learning
- →On-site specialist staff (SLCN, educational psychology, OT) working alongside classroom teachers
- →Non-selective admissions and flexible funding options via local authorities or independent fee payment
- →Calm, structured environment designed to reduce overwhelm for pupils sensitive to mainstream settings
Who thrives here
Pupils with diagnosed or suspected additional needs (neurodivergence, communication disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, specific learning disabilities) who require smaller class sizes, differentiated teaching, and specialist input but benefit from a mainstream-oriented curriculum and peer interaction rather than separate provision.
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Contact & visit
Durrants Lane
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
HP4 3UJ
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Egerton-Rothesay School?
Day fees at Egerton-Rothesay School are approximately £28,500 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Egerton-Rothesay School?
Egerton-Rothesay School admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Egerton-Rothesay School's exam results?
At Egerton-Rothesay School, 3.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Egerton-Rothesay School a boarding school?
Egerton-Rothesay School is a day school in Berkhamsted and does not offer boarding.
What is Egerton-Rothesay School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Egerton-Rothesay School “Excellent” (2020).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Truly individualised provision and respect for pupil strengths and needs; staff who understand and champion neurodivergence rather than pathologise it
✓Small classes and low staff-to-pupil ratios enable close monitoring of progress and rapid adjustments to support
✓Integrated specialist support (SLCN, psychology, OT) embedded in teaching rather than isolated; collaborative approach between specialists and class staff
✓Safe, calm, structured environment that reduces anxiety and sensory overload for pupils who struggle in mainstream schools
✓Emphasis on life skills, independence, and wellbeing alongside academics; broad, flexible curriculum that can be adapted to pupil readiness
Common concerns
!Limited sixth-form options or progression data available; unclear university and employment outcomes for older pupils
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, so quality and consistency assurance not independently verified
!Fee levels and funding options unclear; reliance on local authority co-funding may limit accessibility for some families