• Naval Traditions
• Self Contained Site
• Own Dentist Surgery
• Sailing Academy
• Graham Napier Cricket Academy

School strengths:

Strong sport
Pupils of all ages regularly achieve club and school county levels, and occasionally national team recognition, in a variety of sports, but in particular sailing (Olympic Pathway Development Squads), rugby (England U16 caps), cricket (England), hockey (England), netball (Super League Mavericks Development Squad), athletics (National Schools) and cross-country running (Eastern Counties).

Strong music
The School is well known for its musical excellence. The facilities offered are outstanding. Over 400 pupils learn to play at least one instrument and there is an orchestra, 80-strong chapel choir, chamber choir, ceremonial marching band, concert band, big band and numerous ensembles, including many rock and pop groups.

Set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour, the Royal Hospital School is a thriving HMC boarding and day school for 11 to 18 year old girls and boys providing an excellent values-driven all round education. During their time at the School, pupils are encouraged to enjoy the adventure of learning and to develop a lifelong appetite for knowledge. There is the opportunity to pursue a huge range of interests and activities and everyone is encouraged to try something different, discover new passions and develop new skills.

The Schools Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is the tenth largest in the country and more than three hundred pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Team and Fleet sailing is a particular strength and the School is a RYA accredited Sailing Academy. Elite sailors can get on the water up to four times a week and regularly compete at international level.

As a result of the Royal Hospital Schools unique seafaring heritage, up to 100% of fees for children of seafaring families (current or retired Royal Navy, Royal Marines, merchant navy and some other sea-going careers) may be cover through generous means-tested bursaries. Sailing Scholarships are also available providing Elite Training Programmes and Olympic Pathway opportunities.

BTEC

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport (one A Level equivalent)
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (two A Level equivalent)

these core subjects are supplemented with an elective academic subject which could be:

Further Mathematics A Level
Level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Level 3 Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership
IELTS qualification
Cambridge Technical in IT, Level 2 qualification
BTEC Level 2 First Award in Performing Arts

Great importance is placed on balancing academic work with interests and achievements outside the classroom and every pupil is encouraged to become fully involved in school life, to challenge themselves and to try something new.

In addition, pupils are encouraged to take part in the co-curricular opportunities after school. As well as music lessons and working toward drama qualifications, there is a wide range of organised activities and societies each day between 16:00 and 18:00.

There are superb facilities on site within the 200 acre campus.

Boarding at Royal Hospital School is available from age of 11 - 18 (Years 7-13).

Boarding Options

3 nights per week: Occasional/flexi boarding
6 nights per week: Weekly boarding (Monday - Saturday)
7 nights per week: Traditional full boarding
15 nights per term: Boarding Bundle

The main points of entry to the Royal Hospital School are at ages 11, 13 and 16, but the school also accepts applications for other year groups provided there are places. Boarders are accepted from the age of 11.

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*International pupils are those who do not hold a British passport and whose principal residence is outside the UK. Fees include specialist English as an Additional Language (EAL) support as required, airport transfer booking service and other associated costs.