Independent school · Suffolk
Royal Hospital School
- Ages 11–18
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £7,509–£17,945/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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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
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
Fees 2026/27
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
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
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.
Assessments
- 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
About and location
- Ages
- 11–18
- Pupils
- 495
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Phone
- 01473326200
- Address
- Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2RX
- Website
- royalhospitalschool.org
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.