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Royal Hospital School
Holbrook, United Kingdom
11–18 years
GCSE, A Levels, BTEC
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-10-28Fees 2026/27
Royal Hospital School fees for 2026/27 are £22,527 for Years 7–8 day; £26,202 for Years 9–13 day a year. Years 7–8 full boarding: £39,687 a year.
£22,527–26,202
Annual school fee; attendance/residency as labelled (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Annual school fee; attendance/residency as labelled |
|---|---|
| Years 7–8 day | £22,527 |
| Years 7–8 three-night boarding | £33,957 |
| Years 7–8 weekly boarding | £37,797 |
| Years 7–8 full boarding | £39,687 |
| Years 7–8 international full boarding | £42,282 |
| Years 9–13 day | £26,202 |
| Years 9–13 three-night boarding | £40,728 |
| Years 9–13 weekly boarding | £46,920 |
| Years 9–13 full boarding | £51,099 |
| Years 9–13 international full boarding | £53,835 |
Fee history ⓘ
Previously displayed fees; periods and year groups may differ.
2026/2027 · Annual tuition example
Replaced: 2026-10-28 · Checked: 2026-09-26
| Years 7-8 day | £22,527 |
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For 2026/27, Royal Hospital School publishes Years 7–8 day fees of £7,509 per term and £22,527 per annum, inclusive of VAT. Years 9–13 day, three-night, weekly, full and international boarding have separate rates. Exam entries, devices and some other items are additional.
Source ↗The school publishes annual and term amounts separately. Day lunch is compulsory and adds £322 per term. Return2Play is £5 per term and the Microsoft Surface scheme £144 per term; careers advice adds £15 per term in Years 10–11 or £20 in Years 12–13. Registration is £100 non-refundable. Acceptance deposits are £1,000 day or £1,750 boarding; normal residence outside the UK adds £2,000. Deposits are credited to the final account subject to contract. International boarding requires both a non-British passport and principal residence outside the UK. Pocket money is a pupil allowance, not another tuition fee; Friends of RHS £7.50 is annual and opt-out. Counselling is £60 per hour and physiotherapy £42 per hour. Exams, optional lessons, travel and individual services vary.
School fee source ↗ · checked
The known first-year cost at Royal Hospital School for a New Year 12 UK-resident ; optional Friends subscription declined day pupil is £28,775 in 2026/27: £26,202 tuition, a £100 registration fee, a £966 meals, a £432 microsoft surface scheme, a £60 years 12–13 careers advice, a £15 return 2 play concussion service and a £1,000 enrolment deposit.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a New Year 12 UK-resident ; optional Friends subscription declined day pupil
- Tuition
- £26,202
- Registration fee · one-off
- £100
- Meals · yearly
- £966
- Microsoft Surface scheme · yearly
- £432
- Years 12–13 careers advice · yearly
- £60
- Return 2 Play concussion service · yearly
- £15
- Enrolment deposit · refundable
- £1,000
Not included: exams, transport, entry fees (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Tuition £26,202 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Registration fee £100 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Meals £966 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Microsoft Surface scheme £432 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Years 12–13 careers advice £60 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Return 2 Play concussion service £15 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Enrolment deposit £1,000 one-off → Source ↗ ·
Refund or credit is subject to the school’s conditions.
- From year 2 → Source ↗ ·
Second-year figures use the same published rates; future school-year fees may change.
Key facts
Not yet confirmed: teaching language.
Admissions & entry points
Joining the schoolThe school offers visits and sixth-form events, including scholarship information.
Joining the school
The school offers visits and sixth-form events, including scholarship information. Confirm the entry stage and boarding pattern before applying. Before accepting a place, confirm the entry year, assessment requirements and application timetable directly with admissions. A visit or enquiry is not a confirmed offer.
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Language and learning support
The school describes houseparents and round-the-clock residential care. Ask how academic help, medical needs and pastoral support fit together. Discuss the child’s language background and any existing support plan before applying. Ask what help is available in lessons, how progress is reviewed and whether it carries an extra charge.
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Learning & qualifications
About Royal Hospital SchoolRoyal Hospital School offers coeducational day and boarding education, with full, weekly and occasional boarding arrangements.Sources…
About Royal Hospital School
Royal Hospital School offers coeducational day and boarding education, with full, weekly and occasional boarding arrangements.
Sources reviewed 15 September 2026
School stages
Royal Hospital School offers coeducational day and boarding education, with full, weekly and occasional boarding arrangements.
Learning and qualifications
Royal Hospital School teaches GCSE courses in Years 10–11, followed by A Level and BTEC routes in the Sixth Form. Subject options and timetabling should be checked for the intended year.
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Support, school day & campus
Campus and daily lifeThe school occupies a 200-acre site near the Stour Estuary in Suffolk.
Campus and daily life
The school occupies a 200-acre site near the Stour Estuary in Suffolk. Different attendance patterns affect the daily and weekly routine. Confirm the exact teaching location for the chosen year group. Check the daily journey, meals and activity timetable; a whole-school facilities list may not apply equally to every stage.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RX.
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Details for your school search
The school describes day and boarding education for ages 11–18. This range refers to the school provision described on its About Us page.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Fees and the first-year budgetFor 2026/27, Royal Hospital School publishes Years 7–8 day fees of £7,509 per term and £22,527 per annum, inclusive of VAT.
Fees and the first-year budget
For 2026/27, Royal Hospital School publishes Years 7–8 day fees of £7,509 per term and £22,527 per annum, inclusive of VAT. Years 9–13 day, three-night, weekly, full and international boarding have separate rates. Exam entries, devices and some other items are additional.
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Application and budget details
For 2027 entry, the published registration and scholarship deadline is 27 November 2026. Years 7–10 entrance assessments are listed for 16 January 2027, with scholarship assessments planned for the following week. Some awards are honorary and carry no discount. Means-tested bursaries depend on family finances and the school's budget, and normally do not exceed half the full fee. Check the individual offer rather than assuming every scholarship reduces tuition.
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Location
Royal Hospital School
Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RX, Holbrook, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Royal Hospital School fees?
Royal Hospital School fees for 2026/27 are £22,527 for Years 7–8 day; £26,202 for Years 9–13 day a year. Years 7–8 full boarding: £39,687 a year.
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Are lunches included in the fees?
Day lunch is compulsory and adds £322 per term.
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How much does the first year at Royal Hospital School cost?
The known first-year cost at Royal Hospital School for a New Year 12 UK-resident ; optional Friends subscription declined day pupil is £28,775 in 2026/27: £26,202 tuition, a £100 registration fee, a £966 meals, a £432 microsoft surface scheme, a £60 years 12–13 careers advice, a £15 return 2 play concussion service and a £1,000 enrolment deposit. Exams, transport and entry fees are not included.
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Sources & field verification dates
Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.
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