FOR an Independent School offering first-class teaching and facilities, the Royal Hospital School at Holbrook, near Ipswich is the perfect choice.
Set in safe and beautiful surroundings only five miles from the busy Suffolk town of Ipswich and one hour from London by train, the Royal Hospital School is regarded as one of Suffolk's best independent schools.
Also within easy reach are the ferry port of Harwich, and Stansted, Luton, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.
The School does not just produce reputable academic achievement, but it is nationally renowned for its music, has exceptional sports facilities including RYA sailing tuition, a popular Combined Cadet Force and Community Action Team, outstanding art, design and technology and an activity programme that keeps children inspired and busy.
It is a happy place and pupils have a real sense of belonging.
In 2006 GCSE pupils gained an overall 94% pass rate and A Level pupils 100%, with 63% gaining A and B grades.
Girls and boys perform equally well and all leave the school with a sense of achievement both academically and in sport, the arts and other extra curricular activities.
Pupils are guided during their time at the school by their teachers, house masters or mistresses and personal tutors and grow to become well rounded, socially adept, confident and enthusiastic individuals.
We are an independent school proud of its past and looking forward to its future. Boarding, co-educational and scholarships are all something the School can offer
The School is currently undergoing a multi-million pound development programme including all ten houses and a new music school.
The £1.5million refurbishment of the first house, Anson, which provides boarding and day pupil accommodation for up to 60 pupils, is now complete and was officially opened by HRH The Duke of York.
Work has commenced on the next houses and will include internet access in all study bedrooms, en-suite "pod" bathrooms and 44" plasma screens in the dayrooms.
Originally established as a school for children of naval families, the Royal Hospital School, at Holbrook, Ipswich is, today, regarded as one of the country’s leading independent co-educational boarding schools.
Pupils are proud of the school’s unique maritime heritage and all are supplied with a naval uniform which is worn to formal parades; spectacular events that generate tremendous pride amongst pupils and parents alike.
An independent school of standing
An independent school with history
Boarding, co-educational and scholarships
For more information contact Admissions on Ipswich (01473) 326210 or admissions@royalhospitalschool.org
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