The Royal Hospital School at Holbrook, near Ipswich, is a successful co-educational, HMC boarding school for around 680 pupils aged 11 to 18, who come from a wide range of backgrounds.Greenwich Hospital supports the School directly and indirectly through the fee structure and the award of bursaries to pupils who are eligible because of their seafaring connections.
Pupils come from a wide range of seafaring and non-seafaring backgrounds. Priority is given to the children and grandchildren of seafaring families - namely children who have parents or grandparents who are serving or have served in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Merchant Navy, and some other seafaring categories. A limited number of bursaries are awarded each year to eligible seafaring children and grandchildren at the Hospital’s discretion. Also a limited number of scholarships may be awarded for excellence in academia, sports, sailing, music, drama or art.

In line with the Hospital's aims, the School strives to develop a real sense of community and service to others and there is a strong emphasis on the care and welfare of pupils as well as academic achievement.



The School, which still proudly celebrates its naval traditions and continuing links with the Royal Navy, has a strong musical tradition with a marching band, orchestra and a large choir, which regularly perform in public. It also offers a wide range of extra curricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and naturally, excellent sailing facilities.

For further information on The Royal Hospital School visit their website: www.royalhospitalschool.org/