The Royal Hospital School (RHS)

The Royal Hospital School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11-18 year olds, providing an outstanding, full and broad education enriched by a unique naval heritage and fit for the modern world. Founded in 1712 in Greenwich, London, it moved to its spectacular site, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour, in 1933. The School has continued to develop its spectacular purpose-built site and grow in size and reputation to become one of East Anglia’s leading independent schools.

The Royal Hospital School (RHS) is the region’s leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 to 18 year olds, providing an outstanding, full and broad education enriched by a unique naval heritage.

A 300 year history

The School was established in 1712 in Greenwich, London, by Royal Charter to ‘improve navigation’ through education. Just over 300 years later, RHS has evolved from its naval roots to become a modern, innovative and outward facing school that meets the needs of the 21st century learner. Discovery, exploration and challenge continue to shape our ethos and pedagogy. Our focus is on inspiring our pupils to pursue their interests and make the most of their talents through learning and co-curricular activities.

Academic achievement

Academic achievement is key to a young person’s confidence and ability to succeed in life beyond school. We work hard to inspire and empower all our pupils to realise their full potential, develop a love of learning and learn new skills and attitudes. By challenging them, both inside and outside the classroom, we achieve effective and stimulating learning and encourage self-discovery. Opportunities exist through our enriched academic curriculum and wealth of co-curricular activities, and we provide a safe and secure environment in which young people can step outside their comfort zones; learn to take risks; foster self-belief and self-awareness; and develop skills such as collaboration, communication, initiative and resilience.

Loyalty and service

We place great importance on developing these skills as well as the traditional values of loyalty and service while providing an excellent education fit for the modern world. Our aim is to give young people the knowledge, skills, confidence and strength of character to go on to lead purposeful and happy lives. Their school days are busy and, at times, challenging but also fun and rewarding. It is clear in their faces that they are happy to be here.

An invitation to visit our school

I warmly invite you to visit us and look forward to meeting you and your family. I am sure that on visiting us and meeting our boys and girls you will see that the School produces impressive, confident young people with a set of values of which any parent or future employer would be proud.