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Christ's Hospital School
Boarding, Day
Boys & Girls
Senior, Sixth
Founded in 1552, Christ’s Hospital is an academically ambitious, co-educational boarding and day school that combines centuries of history and distinctive traditions with a modern, forward-looking education. Bright young people from all backgrounds are encouraged to think deeply, aim high and discover just how much they can achieve.
Set within an exceptional 1,200-acre campus in West Sussex, the School gives pupils aged 11 to 18 the space to explore, participate and flourish. With its own railway station and excellent road, rail and air connections, Christ’s Hospital combines the freedom of the countryside with easy access to London, Gatwick and the South Coast.
Academic excellence is central to school life. Expert teaching, intellectual rigour and high expectations inspire pupils to become curious, independent thinkers. Christ’s Hospital pupils progress to Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and leading Russell Group universities, as well as highly competitive degree apprenticeships and other ambitious destinations.
A Christ’s Hospital education extends far beyond examination results. Outstanding facilities support a remarkable breadth of music, drama, art, sport, leadership, service and outdoor education. Pupils can develop existing strengths, discover new passions and gain the independence, resilience and sense of purpose that will prepare them for life beyond school.
Boarders and day pupils share fully in the life of the School. Every pupil belongs to a house, creating a close-knit community in which they are known, valued and encouraged. Dedicated pastoral staff, enduring friendships and the shared experience of school life create a powerful sense of belonging and enable young people to make the most of everything CH offers.
What makes Christ’s Hospital truly distinctive is the community it creates. Pupils learn alongside others whose lives may be very different from their own, broadening their understanding of the world and forming friendships that can remain with them throughout their lives. Kindness, aspiration and integrity shape daily life, while the School’s founding belief remains as relevant today as it was in 1552: talent and potential are everywhere, but opportunity is not.
Come and meet our pupils and staff, explore our extraordinary campus and discover what Christ’s Hospital can offer your child.