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Christ's Hospital
Independent school · West Sussex
| Address | Horsham, RH13 0LJ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–19 |
| Pupils | 829 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01403211293 |
| Website | https://www.christs-hospital.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Sun 6 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Sun 1 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Sun 10 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Sun 21 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Sun 18 Apr 2027 | Sat 29 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Sun 6 Jun 2027 | Sat 3 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 29 Jan 2027 to Sun 31 Jan 2027, Thu 11 Mar 2027 to Sun 14 Mar 2027, Fri 7 May 2027 to Sun 9 May 2027, Fri 18 Jun 2027 to Sun 20 Jun 2027
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 12 Mar 2027, Fri 16 Apr 2027
Boarding school; term and half-term start dates are the boarders' return evenings as written (Sundays). Michaelmas: new international students Sat 5 Sep; all UK and current international students Sun 6 Sep; Second Form Wed 9 Sep. Exeats are 'Leave Weekends'. Half terms and leave weekends begin Friday 1.00pm (LE & below) / 3.00pm (UF & above); summer half term begins Sat 29 May. Summer term ends Sat 3 Jul 4.00pm. Residential assessment 7-8 Jan. 1 Sep SLT meetings / new staff induction.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Sun 5 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Sun 31 Oct 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Sun 9 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Sun 20 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Sun 23 Apr 2028 | Sat 27 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Sun 4 Jun 2028 | Sat 1 Jul 2028 |
Exeats: Fri 24 Sep 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027, Fri 19 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027, Fri 28 Jan 2028 to Sun 30 Jan 2028, Thu 9 Mar 2028 to Sun 12 Mar 2028, Fri 12 May 2028 to Sun 14 May 2028, Fri 16 Jun 2028 to Sun 18 Jun 2028
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 10 Mar 2028, Fri 21 Apr 2028
Lent and Summer 2028 are 'to be confirmed'. Same conventions as 2026-27 (Sunday return evenings). New international students Sat 4 Sep; Second Form Wed 8 Sep. Summer term ends Sat 1 Jul.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day: Year 7-8 | £8,518.00 |
| Day: Year 9 | £10,423.00 |
| Day: Year 10-13 | £11,151.00 |
| Full boarding: Year 7-9 | £15,402.00 |
| Full boarding: Year 10-13 | £16,480.00 |
| Weekly boarding: Year 7-9 | £13,500.00 |
| Weekly boarding: Year 10-13 | £14,500.00 |
| International: Year 7-8 | £17,565.00 |
| International: Year 9-13 | £18,795.00 |
| Day student overnight stay (per night) | £85.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £1,800.00
Fee rates 2026/27 inclusive of VAT, per term. Deposit is 'up to £1,800' (reduced for bursary holders); international students pay a £180 registration fee and a term's fees as deposit. 77% of students receive some bursary support; bursaries up to 100%. 10% discount on full boarding for FCO and Service families.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 11+, 13+, Sixth Form
Admissions text is the scholarships and bursaries guide: tick the scholarship and/or bursary option on the application form. Academic scholarships at Year 7 and Year 9 are awarded at the end of the admissions process; applicants may also apply for music, art, drama or sport scholarships (up to two in total).
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
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