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Royal Hospital School

Other independent school in Ipswich (Suffolk).

Pupils
495
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
24.0%
2025/26
Capacity
60%
495 / 820 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

The Royal Hospital School is a co-educational day and boarding school for 11 18 year olds, where learning goes far beyond the classroom. Alongside a strong academic foundation, we offer a broad and enriching education designed to help every young person grow in confidence, develop character, and discover their passions.

With more than 100 co-curricular opportunities to explore, from sport, music, and art to sailing, adventure, and leadership, our pupils are encouraged to try new things, embrace challenges, and find what truly inspires them.

Set within 200 acres of beautiful Suffolk countryside, yet less than an hour from London by train, our riverside campus offers the perfect environment to thrive. Pupils enjoy the tranquillity of wide open green spaces and the security of a close-knit community, with the Headmaster and some staff living on site.

Our stunning setting is just a short walk from Alton Water, making it an ideal playground for our enthusiastic sailors and water-sports lovers.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Cricket
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Judo
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Forest School

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Wellbeing Award for SchoolsRecognised award

Key facts

URN
124889
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Suffolk
Constituency
South Suffolk
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1980

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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