Address: Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2RX
Website: royalhospitalschool.org
Founded: 1712 in Greenwich London, moved to current site 1933
Number of Pupils: 670
Ages: 11-18
Fees: Day £19,119 – £22,239, 3 night boarding £28,823 – £34,569, Weekly boarding £32,079 – £39,822, Full boarding £33,681 – £43,365, pa 2024-2025
Head Teacher: Mr Simon Lockyer, BSc MEd
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Entrance Procedure: The school will consider entry in Years 8 and 10 in addition to 11+ and 13+ and 16+
Contact: Emily Allinson, Head of Admissions
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: We normally host two Open Mornings per year, for the whole school, one in the Summer Term and another Autumn Term. Open Morning: Saturday 5 October 2024. Sixth Form Open Morning Saturday 12 October 2024. Private visits during term time. In addition, we run Taster Days and Experience Days.
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The Curriculum
Balanced and enriched with the aim of stretching and challenging pupils of all abilities through active differentiation in teaching and learning. Three BTECS and 24 subjects offered at A-level.
Games & the Arts
Achievements outside of the classroom are as important as those within, and all pupils are encouraged to become fully involved in school life. This involvement helps produce confident, healthy and well-round individuals who will contribute to society beyond school.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care is at the heart of the school community and the ‘house’ evokes a sense of pride and belonging. Blake House for juniors in their first year offers a nurturing environment and a valuable stepping-stone to the senior houses (four boys’, three girls’ and two co-educational houses). Pupils in their final year are encouraged to live more independently in Nelson House, preparing them for life beyond school.
University Places
97 per cent gain places to their first choice university.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
We encourage pupils to show commitment, integrity and belief in themselves, whatever path they choose. Everyone has the potential to achieve exceptional things but we are all different. We focus on the individual looking for their strengths and nurturing their motivations. Education should be the foundation for lifelong happiness and success.
Outstanding Characteristics
Sailing Academy on site: RYA accredited training centre with 60 racing dinghies from beginner to Olympic Pathway craft and a fleet of Cornish Shrimpers.Musical excellence: Chapel Choir perform at the Royal Albert Hall and St Paul’s Cathedral annually and Marching Band regularly play at Royal occasions and sporting events.
