Royal Hospital School

Royal Hospital School A leading co-educational boarding and day school for 11 to 18 year olds set in 200 acres of Suffolk

The Royal Hospital School is set in two hundred acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London. Founded 300 years ago with a rich history, we are now a leading independent, co-educational boarding and day school (11-18years) providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world. We inspire our pupils to have the courage to be ambitious for their fu

tures and the commitment to pursue whichever path they choose. We challenge pupils of all academic abilities, steering them to look beyond the moment and beyond the confines of the classroom, and to approach life with an open and receptive mind. It is through thinking creatively and taking initiative that they discover their influence, strengths and ambitions and establish the skills they need to pursue purposeful and fulfilling lives. Everyone can achieve the most exceptional things but we are all different. That is why we focus on the individual, getting to know every one of our pupils and finding out what motivates them. By understanding a young person’s strengths, and what he or she might find more difficult, we can help them to make the right choices at the right time, navigating them through their critical, formative years and ensuring their education becomes the foundation for happiness and success. It is this focus on personal challenge and individual guidance that enables our pupils to develop into self-reliant, socially responsible adults with enviable open-mindedness and resilience, so sought-after by employers and important in life. The Royal Hospital School was founded in 1712, by Greenwich Hospital, London, to ’improve navigation’ through education of children orphaned or of injured seafarers in the Royal And Merchant Navies. Much has changed in 300 years but many traditions still stand such as the all-school parades, known as ‘Divisions’ that take place seven times a year, in Navy uniform. We are immensely proud of our historic links and discovery, exploration and challenge continue to shape our ethos, as they have since we were founded. The traditional values of loyalty, commitment, courage, respect, service and integrity have underpinned the School’s core aims and philosophy from the very beginning. Three hundred years later, they are as relevant to the education we provide now, as they were then.

01/09/2026
28/08/2026
We’re excited to welcome you to the launch of Little Oaks Nursery at RHS! Wednesday 16 September 4:00 - 6:00pm. Welcomin...
27/08/2026

We’re excited to welcome you to the launch of Little Oaks Nursery at RHS!

Wednesday 16 September 4:00 - 6:00pm.

Welcoming children aged 3 months to 4 years, Little Oaks will provide a nurturing environment where children can learn, play, explore and grow. Featuring newly renovated spaces, the nursery has been thoughtfully created to support children's development in a safe, engaging and inspiring setting.

The nursery will be open 51 weeks a year from 8am–6pm, offering high-quality childcare for local families.

Follow Little Oaks Nursery at RHS on Facebook and Instagram and find out more here: https://www.royalhospitalschool.org/nursery

Come along to find out more about our brand-new nursery, meet the team and explore our newly refurbished, purpose-designed nursery.

If you’d like to join us, please complete the form using the link below.

https://rhs-gb-sfk-1725.app.digistorm.com/forms/launch-event

We can’t wait to welcome our new pupils this September and to welcome back our current pupils and families for another s...
26/08/2026

We can’t wait to welcome our new pupils this September and to welcome back our current pupils and families for another school year!

If you’re still considering your school options for September, there’s still time to visit us. We’d be very happy to meet you, show you around the school and answer any questions you may have.

Contact our Admissions Team to arrange a visit and discuss your options.

25/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

We’re excited to announce that the RHS Careers Fair returns on Wednesday 3 February 2027!

We’d love to hear from organisations interested in exhibiting, including:

🎓 Universities, HE & FE providers
💼 Local, national & international businesses
🛠️ Apprenticeship & training providers
🌍 Industry leaders and professional organisations

This year we’re also excited to be inviting pupils from other schools, giving exhibitors the opportunity to engage even more young people from Years 10–13.

📩 Get in touch with Lauren if you’d like to exhibit, or if you’re a secondary school in the local area interested in bringing a group of young people along: [email protected]

Another outstanding year of GCSE success, with our pupils achieving amazing results!95% of grades at 9–4 53% at grade 9–...
24/08/2026

Another outstanding year of GCSE success, with our pupils achieving amazing results!

95% of grades at 9–4
53% at grade 9–7

A huge congratulations to all our pupils, we are incredibly proud of your hard work and achievements!

Josie has achieved an outstanding set of GCSE results: 9,9,9,8,8,8,8,7,7 in Design Technology, English Literature, Engli...
24/08/2026

Josie has achieved an outstanding set of GCSE results: 9,9,9,8,8,8,8,7,7 in Design Technology, English Literature, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Maths and Spanish.

Having joined RHS in Year 7, Josie has embraced a wide range of opportunities throughout her time at the school. She has represented RHS in the 1st Team Hockey and has particularly enjoyed sailing, Chapel Choir, hockey and CCF.

Josie is now looking forward to continuing her journey at RHS Sixth Form, where she plans to study A Level Biology, Geography and Design Technology. She is also excited to begin Sixth Form as a Sports Scholar and rejoin Chapel Choir.

Looking further ahead, Josie hopes to achieve strong A Level results and go on to study Biology at university.

Reflecting on her time at RHS, Josie says: "RHS has given me the opportunity to not only succeed in academics but also in sports and co-curricular activities. I have loved being part of CCF and 1st Team Hockey, giving me a chance to get outdoors."

Congratulations, Josie, on your fantastic achievements. We wish you every success as you continue into Sixth Form and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the years ahead.

Danae has achieved a fantastic set of GCSE results, including a Grade 9 in Spanish, a Grade 8 in EAL, Grade 7 in Maths a...
24/08/2026

Danae has achieved a fantastic set of GCSE results, including a Grade 9 in Spanish, a Grade 8 in EAL, Grade 7 in Maths and Grades 9 and 8 in Science.

Danae joined RHS in Year 11 as part of the one-year International GCSE programme. During her time at the school, she has made the most of every opportunity, developing her confidence, leadership and social skills. She particularly enjoyed being part of the RHS basketball team and valued the supportive approach to learning, especially in her Science lessons.

Danae will now return to her former school in Spain to continue her education. Looking further ahead, she hopes to pursue her interest in Psychology, with the ambition of helping and understanding others.

Reflecting on her time at RHS, Danae says: "At RHS, my social skills have improved a lot; my teachers have helped me as well, and thanks to that, I’ve achieved the results I wanted."

Congratulations, Danae, on your fantastic achievements. We wish you every success as you return to Spain and begin the next chapter of your education.

Sophie has achieved an excellent set of GCSE results, including Grade 7s in Art, English Language, Maths, Music and Comb...
24/08/2026

Sophie has achieved an excellent set of GCSE results, including Grade 7s in Art, English Language, Maths, Music and Combined Science, alongside Grade 6s in English Literature and Media Studies. She also achieved a Grade 5 in French.

Having joined RHS in Year 7, Sophie has embraced a wide range of opportunities throughout her time at the school. She has been awarded an Art Scholarship for Sixth Form and is a member of both the Chapel Choir and Guard. Sophie also takes part in CCF each week and enjoys playing the piano and drums, with weekly lessons at school. She is currently working towards completing her Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Sophie is now looking forward to continuing her journey at RHS Sixth Form, where she plans to study Psychology, English Language and Art. Looking further ahead, she hopes to attend university and pursue a career as an Occupational or Art Therapist, with the aim of working with children.

Reflecting on her time at RHS, Sophie says: "I have enjoyed my time at RHS so far with all the incredible opportunities that I have been offered, and all the amazing friends I have made; it’s made me who I am. And I’m really excited to be starting the Sixth Form in September!"

Congratulations, Sophie!

Jerry has achieved an excellent set of GCSE results across Maths, English Literature and Language, Biology, Chemistry, P...
24/08/2026

Jerry has achieved an excellent set of GCSE results across Maths, English Literature and Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, Physical Education and Philosophy, Religion and Ethics.

Having joined RHS in Year 7, Jerry has embraced a wide range of opportunities throughout his time at the school. He has served as Deputy Head of St Vincent House, been appointed as a Peer Mentor and represented the School Council since Year 7. He has also represented RHS in the 2nd XV Rugby team, taken on the role of Drum Major in the Marching Band and helped his House achieve success in House Harmony.

Jerry has particularly enjoyed rugby and the many musical opportunities available at RHS. He has also valued spending time in the library and has developed interests in areas including Medicine and Law.

Looking ahead, Jerry plans to study Biology, Chemistry and Spanish. He is also looking forward to gaining work experience with The World Bank Group and becoming more involved in the real world beyond the classroom.

Reflecting on his time at RHS, Jerry says: "The five years at RHS so far has led me to say that the school didn't give me all the answers I wanted, but just enough questions to make me stay for two more."

Congratulations, Jerry, on your fantastic achievements!

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Royal Hospital School
Holbrook
IP92RX

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+441473326200

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