The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.9
7.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
1%
40.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
22% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 545
- Capacity
- 66%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mr Irfan Latif (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Royal Hospital School?
Royal Hospital School currently has 545 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Royal Hospital School take?
Royal Hospital School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Royal Hospital School?
Royal Hospital School is in Ipswich, IP9 2RX, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Royal Hospital School have a sixth form?
Yes, Royal Hospital School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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