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Royal Hospital School

Other independent school · Ipswich, IP9 2RX

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#586 of 2,536

Better than 76% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils495
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Steven Dixon
Local authoritySuffolk
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 124889.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSuffolkEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.30.642.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%60.7%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%40%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%9.5%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%55.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 488--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSuffolkEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.38.35, better than England, better than Suffolk31.8835
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels37.64, similar to England, better than Suffolk32.435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better25.9%, better than England, better than Suffolk10.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.11, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study99--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist+--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils495
Girls227
Boys268
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.119
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.76%
Higher education60.4%
Employment11.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.7.3%
Apprenticeship3.1%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Royal Hospital School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miPrimaryStutton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.1 miPrimaryHolbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.2 miSecondaryHolbrook AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about Royal Hospital School

How does Royal Hospital School rank in England?

Royal Hospital School ranks 586 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 76% of schools).

What are Royal Hospital School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Royal Hospital School was B, and 25.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Royal Hospital School?

Royal Hospital School has 495 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Does Royal Hospital School have a sixth form?

Yes, Royal Hospital School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.