We are delighted to be featured once again in this year's Tatler Schools Guide, which features the top prep and Independent schools in the UK.  

“With raised academic aspirations for pupils, RHS continues to prize the naval inheritance that encourages dedication, courage and a strong esprit de corps. Outstanding pastoral care and extra-curricular provision, notably in sailing and music. One of a kind.” 

We are delighted to have been included in the exclusive Tatler Schools Guide 2023, featuring the Top Prep & Public Schools in the UK.

"There's plenty to impress at this imposing co-ed boarding and day school with a down-to-earth ethos and big heart overlooking the Stour Estuary in Suffolk."

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in the distinguished Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2024, in the Independent Boarding School of the Year category. This recognition highlights the school’s commitment to excellence in education and providing a holistic and enriching boarding experience. 

Our incredible Director of Music, Mr Allen, has been recognised with a Silver Award for Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School in the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Selected from thousands of nominees, the win highlights the remarkable impact Mr Allen has had on shaping the lives of young people while teaching music at RHS. 🎵🌟 

We are delighted to announce that our History and Politics Department has been awarded a gold Quality Mark from the Historical Association, becoming only the third secondary school in East Anglia to do so and the first in Suffolk.  

We fully support the positive wellbeing of all our pupils and in addition to the school gaining the prestigious Wellbeing Being Award for Schools earlier this year, we were delighted to have also been awarded the Wellbeing Pioneer Badge and the National Whole School Wellbeing Silver Award.

We are excited to announce that are one of the top 3 Finalists for the School House Awards 2023 in the sustainability category.  

We are thrilled to share that we have been named as a finalist in the Independent Schools of the Year 2023 awards in the Co-Educational Excellence category. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse educational environment. 

 We're pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for an award in the 'Co-educational Independent School of the Year' category in the Independent Schools of the Year 2023 awards!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have won the 'Empowering Young Entrepreneurs' category in the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards 2023

We are proud to announce that we have received the Highly Commended award for "Originality in Teaching Music and the Arts" from Muddy Stilettos. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teachers and pupils, who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and talent in the arts. 

We are finalists in the Happiest Boarding School category of the Muddy Stilettos School Awards 2023! These national awards are judged by highly respected senior educators across the UK, with many schools jostling for their nomination.

A commitment to the wellbeing of pupils, parents and staff has led to us being granted with the prestigious national Optimus Education Wellbeing Award! We have developed our wellbeing programme over the past year through an ambitious initiative to engage the whole school community in activities designed to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health. 

The Royal Hospital School has been ranked as one of the 'Top Independent Schools in East Anglia' by The Sunday Times, once again.  

Our amazing Geography Department has been re-awarded with both the Centre of Excellence Award for Fieldwork and the Secondary Quality Mark 2022-25 by the Geographical Association. 

We are finalists in the prestigious Independent School of the Year Awards! RHS fought off stiff competition from over 200 entries to be named as a finalist in the Co-Educational Independent School of the Year category.

RHS has been shortlisted for the Co-Educational School of the Year Award in the Independent School of the Year Awards 2022!