Christ’s Hospital

BURSARIES AND A RANGE OF SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS WISHING TO JOIN CHRIST’S HOSPITAL

Christ’s Hospital is a remarkable school; it is the UK’s leading charitable school and largest bursary charity. The school was established in 1552 and provides free or substantially reduced cost places to over 630 of its 900 pupils each year. Our pupils come from every possible ethnic and socio-economic background, bringing a social and cultural diversity that enriches our school community, and makes us unlike any other independent school in the UK. Through first-class education and exceptional pastoral support, Christ’s Hospital provides each pupil with stability and the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. 98% of pupils go on to university and leavers take with them the confidence and resilience they will need to achieve success at university and beyond whilst making a meaningful contribution to society.

Christ’s Hospital prides itself on delivering a vibrant curriculum that has both challenge and opportunity at its heart. The Christ’s Hospital curriculum is made up of three interwoven parts: a stimulating academic curriculum which covers everything inside the classroom; an extensive broader curriculum which encapsulates everything outside the classroom; and a pastoral curriculum which has deep roots in the boarding house system, complemented by a dynamic learning for life programme which teaches personal development. All three complement and support the progress of our pupils at every stage.

Pupils’ experiences outside the classroom are challenging, varied, and rewarding. The school’s diverse curriculum encourages life-skills and is devised to take the pupils out of their comfort zone. An enormous range of Music, Art, Drama, Sport, and outward-bound activity is offered, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Young Enterprise, Model United Nations, chess, debating, public speaking and so many more.

Our over-riding aim is to ensure that all our pupils realise their full potential, wherever their talents, interests and ambitions lie and that they will leave Christ’s Hospital as well-rounded, confident young adults, who are able to tackle life’s challenges positively and make valuable contributions to society.