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Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.
RHS Living
We inspire our pupils to have the courage to be ambitious for their futures and the commitment to pursue whichever path they choose.
We offer a flexible range of day and boarding options to suit modern family life, from full and weekly boarding through to ad-hoc boarding bundles. Our boarding and day houses provide the heart to our pastoral care, led by a house parent and a fully staffed team to support pupils throughout the day and night.
Part of a Community you will never forget
Our Houses are the heart of school life and great emphasis is placed on a close partnership between pupil, school and parents.
RHS Student
Ayoola
Being part of this school community has allowed me to reach for the sky, find myself as a person, chase opportunities and in some cases allow opportunities to find me. My motivation to achieve my dreams will continue long after RHS.
RHS Teacher
Harriet Barber
At RHS, we aim for all our pupils to realise their full potential, enjoy their experience of learning and be empowered with the knowledge, skills, confidence and strength of character to go on to lead purposeful and happy lives.
RHS Parent
RHS Parent
We chose RHS for a combination of reasons, but particularly for the outstanding music provision. We also liked the ethos and atmosphere, and chose RHS over a similar school because of the values, the feel of the school, and the attitude of the headmaster and other key staff.
RHS News
Read more about school life and our pupils' achievements. Gain a taste of life at RHS and the huge array of opportunities on offer.
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We’re incredibly proud to share that our recent production of Les Misérables (School Edition) has been nominated for Best Youth Production at the Annual NODA East Awards.
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Last month, our senior football team visited Ipswich Town’s Playford Road training ground to experience their first-class facilities and get a glimpse of the new first-team training centre currently under construction, due for completion in autumn 2026.
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Before the end of term, pupils from our Medical Society (Years 10–13) spent some time at the ESNEFT NHS Careers Fair at Trinity Park in Ipswich. An opportunity that gave them a proper look at what working in healthcare really involves.
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The Michaelmas term was an outstanding one for RHS Sailing, with pupils competing – and excelling – across a demanding programme of national and international events.
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We are delighted to share that NODA has published an outstanding review of our Les Misérables production – praising every aspect with no faults.
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Our Year 12 and 13 Spanish pupils had a fantastic day in London at the British Film Institute Spanish workshop on ‘La Casa de Bernarda Alba’.
