Royal Hospital School
URN: 124889 • Ipswich IP9 2RX
Overview
- Name
- Royal Hospital School
- URN
- 124889
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Irfan Latif (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01473326200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2RX
Summary
Royal Hospital School, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a co-educational independent school catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 545 pupils and a capacity of 820, the school offers a diverse and enriching curriculum designed to foster academic excellence alongside personal development. Founded in 1712, the school has a strong naval heritage and has been situated in its picturesque 200-acre campus since 1933.
The school places significant emphasis on individual growth, providing over 100 co-curricular opportunities that include sports, music, and leadership activities. This broad approach aims to help students discover their passions and build confidence, preparing them for future challenges. The pastoral care system is robust, with dedicated house parents and staff supporting students throughout their school life.
Royal Hospital School promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging close partnerships between pupils, parents, and staff. The school’s ethos focuses on nurturing character and ambition, ensuring that students are well-equipped to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives beyond their education.
The school places significant emphasis on individual growth, providing over 100 co-curricular opportunities that include sports, music, and leadership activities. This broad approach aims to help students discover their passions and build confidence, preparing them for future challenges. The pastoral care system is robust, with dedicated house parents and staff supporting students throughout their school life.
Royal Hospital School promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging close partnerships between pupils, parents, and staff. The school’s ethos focuses on nurturing character and ambition, ensuring that students are well-equipped to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives beyond their education.
Useful links
- Finalist (calendar)
- Georgia Scarff (calendar)
- Grace (calendar)
- Jake (calendar)
- Joel (calendar)
- Michele (calendar)
- FIXTURES AND RESULTS(opens in new window/tab) (other)
- Pupils (other)
- Lettings & Hire (other)
- Linkedin(opens in new window/tab) (other)
Nearby alternatives
- First Base Ipswich Academy (72.7)
- First Base, Ipswich (72.7)
- Parkside Pupil Referral Unit (60.2)
- University of Suffolk (60.2)
- Westbridge Pupil Referral Unit (60.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 545 | 285 | 260 | 820 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 611 | 319 | 292 | 820 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 725 | 387 | 338 | 820 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 725 | 387 | 338 | 820 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 717 | 393 | 324 | 820 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 741 | 413 | 328 | 820 | 0.00 |
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