Christ’s Hospital Overview
Christ’s Hospital – ‘A School Like No Other’
If you want a school with the ‘wow’ factor in abundance, look no further than Christ’s Hospital.
Christ’s Hospital School is a renowned private co-educational institution situated in West Sussex, England. Founded in 1552, it stands as one of the oldest schools in the United Kingdom, boasting a distinguished history and academic excellence. The school’s classic campus and architecture are complemented by the iconic blue uniforms worn by students, emblematic of its identity. With offerings in both boarding and day education, Christ’s Hospital School welcomes students from varied social strata, committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all.
Summary Of School
- Type of school: Co-educational
- Age range: 11-18
- Pupils: 836
- Local authority: West Sussex
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Christ’s Hospital Academic Results
A Level
- A*-A: 35%
- A*-B: 69%
GCSE
The Year 11 students can take immense pride in their accomplishments, as nearly two-thirds of the grades received were at level 7 or above, marking a 6% enhancement compared to the results from the previous year.
An impressive 41% of all grades attained were at level 8 or beyond.
Within the cohort of 140 students:
- 31 students excelled by achieving 10 or more grades at level 7 or higher.
- 15 students accomplished a minimum of five level 9 grades.
- One student distinguished themselves by securing 10 consecutive level 9 grades.
Christ’s Hospital Extracurricular
Christ’s Hospital offers a wide range of engaging activities with over 60 clubs to cater to various interests, ensuring students have abundant choices. Whether it’s learning Arabic, practicing fencing, participating in girls’ rugby, or engaging in Model United Nations, there is something for everyone. The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) provides students with thrilling chances for travel and adventure, enabling them to broaden their horizons and cultivate vital skills.
Community engagement lies at the core of Christ’s Hospital, as the school’s minibuses regularly transport students to participate in meaningful service projects. From visiting care homes and primary schools to organizing clubs for disabled individuals, students actively contribute to their community.
In the field of arts and culture, the school’s vibrant theatre is a hub of creativity, where students are involved in every aspect of productions. Drama lessons serve as a platform for exploring intricate emotions, while workshops address pertinent social issues.
In the realm of sports, Christ’s Hospital upholds a culture of excellence, with daily games providing ample practice opportunities. Sports are mandatory but offer flexibility, with mixed teams and a variety of options such as rugby sevens for both genders. The Bluecoat sports center offers exceptional facilities, accessible to both students and the public, showcasing the school’s dedication to promoting athleticism and inclusivity.
Christ’s Hospital Boarding
Christ’s Hospital offers its pupils something very rare in UK independent education. The School is one of only four co-educational full boarding senior schools in the country. The advantage of full boarding is that all pupils stay at school twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
All pupils live in one of 18 Boarding Houses: a pupil’s Boarding House is their home. 16 of the Houses look after the school’s 11-17 year olds and these Houses are single-sex (that is, boys and girls are housed separately). There are between 40-50 girls or boys in each of these Houses and they are run by a Houseparent who is assisted by four other House tutors and by matrons.
Each room has a bed, desk, wardrobe and a chest of drawers. The younger pupils will share up to, perhaps, four in each room whilst the oldest pupils will almost all have rooms of their own. No international pupils will share with someone from the same country as the school wants them to speak and learn English as much as possible.
Once the pupils enter Year 13 (Upper Sixth), they move into one of two ‘Grecians’ Houses which are similar to university halls of residence. Boys and girls share a common area but there are single sex staircases and everyone has their own study bedroom.
The pupils will be expected to do some tidying up in the House and make their own beds but the School has a big laundry to wash all clothes (uniform and non-uniform) and staff clean the Houses every day.
All Boarding Houses have larger rooms (common rooms) where pupils can meet together with other pupils of a similar age and enjoy, for example, table tennis or television.
Christ’s Hospital Student Testimonial
Christ’s Hospital Contact Information
- Official website: https://www.christs-hospital.org.uk/
- Location: The Avenue, Christs Hospital, Horsham RH13 0LJ, United Kingdom
- Email address: hello@christs-hospital.org.uk
- Phone: +44 01403 211293
