SUPPORT FOR SEAFARERS
About the School
The school was established over 300 years ago to educate boys for a life at sea. Today, it provides an excellent all-round education for 700 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18 from a wide range of backgrounds, whilst keeping much of its rich maritime heritage, including unrivalled sailing opportunities and a strong tradition of musical excellence. The whole school; classrooms, sporting facilities and living accommodation, is set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside just south of Ipswich: an amazing environment in which to live and learn. And with the added convenience of transport to and from the Portsmouth area at the start of terms and holidays (subject to demand).
Core to the school’s ethos is a commitment to outstanding pastoral care ensuring that we provide a happy place; where every child feels nurtured, supported and secure. Everyone is part of their own ‘house’ and looked after by an experienced team of caring staff whose responsibility is for the wellbeing of your son or daughter.
Support for naval seafarers
The Royal Hospital School was originally funded by Greenwich Hospital and is proud of its historic links with the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Greenwich Hospital are a Crown Body who fund support to serving and former serving Royal Navy personnel and their families. Through Greenwich Hospital discounts and bursaries, 1st generation seafaring families' children can benefit from an outstanding education at one of the country’s leading co-educational boarding schools.
There are a number of options available:
1. Those in receipt of the MOD Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA), are eligible for discounted fees.
2. Greenwich Hospital Discount: 15% (not means-tested)
3. Greenwich Hospital Bursary: Up to 50% (means-tested).
Value is dependent on the applicant's circumstances. Eligibility does not guarantee that a bursary will be awarded, as they are limited in number and can be oversubscribed. Bursaries are allocated based on:
- charitable need
- seafaring priority, with the children of serving officers and ratings taking priority over retired personnel
- entrance examination and interview performance
- availability of places (day or boarding) within each year group.
Please find guidance on the Greenwich Hospital Bursary here.
4. Obtain a RHS Scholarship or Award (which offers fee remissions) and you may apply for an additional RHS 'means-tested' bursary.
5. Normal entry on full fees.
Register your interest by completing the form below.
Who can apply?
We accept applications for children of seafaring families whose parents have served in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, or Royal Fleet Auxiliary for a minimum of three years (serving or retired).
Entry is normally at Year 7 (11+ years) but applications for other year groups and into the Sixth Form can also be considered.
Bursaries are means-tested based on gross family income, capital holdings and certain expenditure. They are limited and only available on entry and are not available retrospectively to pupils already in the school.
Applications need to be submitted before the closing date for school applications in November and not before 5 April in the year preceding entry to the school. Normally all available bursaries and discounts are awarded by January. A financial support application form will be sent after a registration form has been received by the school.
Please use the enquiry form below to register your interest.
Parents, who have benefited from the opportunity for their children to attend RHS believe that their children have grown to become well-rounded, confident and, most importantly, happy young people. Read below what parents of pupils have said about their experience of the school.
