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Royal Hospital School
Independent school · Suffolk
| Address | Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2RX |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Pupils | 495 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01473326200 |
| Website | https://www.royalhospitalschool.org |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 3 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Sat 26 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Sat 21 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Sat 23 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Sat 6 Mar 2027 to Sun 7 Mar 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
Day pupil start dates used (boarders return the evening before). Half terms are given as Saturday-Sunday with pupils free to depart 4.30pm Friday; second halves taken to restart Monday. Exeats are 'Leave Out' weekends (depart Friday afternoon). Summer ends Saturday 3 July 2027 after the Commemoration Service. Saturday Divisions 10 Oct 2026, 13 Mar and 19 Jun 2027.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 24 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Sat 1 Jul 2028 |
Exeats: Sat 25 Sep 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027, Sat 20 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027, Sat 22 Jan 2028 to Sun 23 Jan 2028, Sat 11 Mar 2028 to Sun 12 Mar 2028, Sat 29 Apr 2028 to Mon 1 May 2028
Day pupil start dates used. Summer ends Saturday 1 July 2028 after the Commemoration Service.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 7 and 8 - Day | £7,509.00 |
| Years 7 and 8 - Three-Night Boarding | £11,319.00 |
| Years 7 and 8 - Weekly Boarding | £12,599.00 |
| Years 7 and 8 - Full Boarding | £13,229.00 |
| Years 7 and 8 - International Boarding | £14,094.00 |
| Years 9 to 13 - Day | £8,734.00 |
| Years 9 to 13 - Three-Night Boarding | £13,576.00 |
| Years 9 to 13 - Weekly Boarding | £15,640.00 |
| Years 9 to 13 - Full Boarding | £17,033.00 |
| Years 9 to 13 - International Boarding | £17,945.00 |
Registration fee: £100.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
Per-term figures; annual figures also given (e.g. Day Years 7 and 8 £22,527; Years 9 to 13 £26,202). All published fees inclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. Acceptance deposit £1,750 (boarding) or £1,000 (day); additional £2,000 deposit for pupils normally resident outside the UK. Day pupil lunch £322 per term compulsory. Sibling discounts 5%-15%.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Download the admissions guide, book an open event or virtual tour, then complete the registration form. Pupils starting in Years 7-9 are invited to an Experience Day. Candidates sit entrance assessments (and scholarship assessments where applicable); offer letters must be accepted to confirm a place, followed by a Welcome Day and Induction.
- Mathematics and English assessments (internally set, tailored to year of entry)
- Verbal Reasoning (GL Assessment papers)
- Scholarship assessments where applicable
Registration deadline: Friday 27 November 2026 (closing date for registration for 2027 entry, per Awards & Bursaries page)
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.