Royal Hospital School
Royal Hospital School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Ipswich, Suffolk, educating pupils aged 11 - 19 and founded in 1712. Boarding fees are £12,906 - £17,507 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 19
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Royal Hospital
The story, ethos and character of Royal Hospital.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Mr Irfan Latif
Welcome to the Royal Hospital School. The school was founded in 1712 by Royal Charter to 'improve navigation" through education, preparing boys for service in the Royal Navy. Today discovery, exploration and challenge remain at the heart of our educational values.
We encourage our pupils to discover their passions and strengths. We also challenge them to be ambitious inside and beyond the classroom. Legacies of our seafaring heritage help make the school unique, including the exceptional provision for sailing, the spectacular whole-school ceremonial parades, the commemoration of key naval events and traditions, and our continued royal patronage.
However, we are also recognised for the distinctive, modern education we provide.
"The school has clear aspirations for its pupils. It seeks to promote the attributes of inspiration, challenge and leadership in its pupils. Pupils are encouraged to strive for academic excellence and to endorse the values of service, loyalty and commitments whilst upholding the school's unique and rich heritage.
The school encourages leadership and a sense of adventure and self-discovery. A high priority is the promotion of service both within the school and to the wider community. The school aims to foster creativity and imagination within a civilised, caring, Christian community, based on high standards of behaviour, mutual respect, trust and courtesy between staff and pupils.
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Academics at Royal Hospital
What pupils study at Royal Hospital — and where it takes them.
English Mathematics Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) Modern Foreign Languages (French, German and Spanish) Geography History Religious Studies Art Design Technology Drama Music Thinking Skills PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education).
Year 10 Subjects: Core subjects: English (most study English Language and English Literature as separate GCSEs) Mathematics Modern Foreign Language Biology, Chemistry and Physics (either as the three separate sciences or as the 'dual award').
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
An average of 95% of our upper sixth pupils go to a university of their choice and, of these, 50% to Russell Group or other top universities. Recent leavers secured places at the following: Aberystwyth University Aston University University of Bath University of Birmingham University of Bradford University of Brighton University of Bristol University of Cambridge UCA Canterbury Cardiff University Coventry University Durham University University of East Anglia University of Edinburgh University of Essex University of Exeter UCA Farnham Goldsmiths, University of London Guildford Harper Adams University College University of Hertfordshire University of Hull Imperial College London Keele University University of Kent Kings College London Kingston University University of Leeds University of Leicester University of Lincoln University of Liverpool London Drama School Loughborough University The University of Manchester University of Melbourne Newcastle University Northumbria University, Newcastle University of Nottingham Nottingham Trent University University of Oxford Oxford Brookes University University of Plymouth University of Portsmouth Queen Mary College University of London University of Reading Royal Agricultural College Cirencester University of London Royal Holloway University of Sheffield University of Southampton University Campus Suffolk University of Surrey University of Sussex Swansea University University College London University of Warwick University of Westminster The University of Winchester University of York Yale University
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Royal Hospital
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Royal Hospital.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 2, Boys 2, Mixed 2
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
House provides pastoral care and for both boarding and day pupils during their time at the School. A Housemaster or Housemistress takes overall responsibility for the House, assisted on a day-to-day basis by the Matron, as well as resident and non-resident House staff.
Each House is a thriving community with its own distinct identity. There are superb communal areas for relaxing and socialising, as well as quiet rooms for reading, music practice or study. Blake This is a co-educational Junior House for boarding and day pupils in Years 7.
A genuine home away from home
Royal Hospital School has eight boarding houses in total with one co-educational Junior House, six single sex Senior Houses and one co-educational Sixth Form House. In the senior part of the School there are three girls' Boarding Houses, each is a thriving community with its own distinct identity.
Healthy competition is encouraged between the Houses and there are regular inter-House sports fixtures and leagues, drama and singing competitions, sailing regattas, shooting competitions and other opportunities to score House Points for annual awards.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Royal Hospital admissions
How children join Royal Hospital, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Subject to availability of places in boarding and classes Special notes to agents about entry to the school Please contact Emily Allinson at eallinson@royalhospitalschool. org in the first instance when you are looking for places. To make an application, we would need: Completed international registration form and registration fee Copy of current and previous year school reports (with English translation)Passport.
We can then organise entrance tests (English and Mathematics) through your offices and then the Microsoft Teams interview - unless children and parents are able to visit us - they are always welcome! Application procedure and entrance tests We are delighted to meet prospective pupils and parents during term time if this is possible when they can experience at first-hand the positive atmosphere and busy life of the School.
As your advisors we manage the application end-to-end at no cost.
Royal Hospital fees & funding
What Royal Hospital costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Royal Hospital.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Royal Hospital against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Royal Hospital location & travel
Where Royal Hospital is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RX , England Airport transfer Airport transfers on arrival and departure can be arranged by the School Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0) 1473 326200 Website https://www.
royalhospitalschool. org/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. London Stansted 47 65 2. London Gatwick 99 150 3. London Heathrow 108 120 4. London City 76 90 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
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