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Christ's Hospital

Other independent school · Horsham, RH13 0LJ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#573 of 2,536

Better than 77% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 19
Pupils829
GenderMixed
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Matthew Judd
Local authorityWest Sussex
Opened01 Jan 1902
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 126107.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolWest SussexEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.10.646.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%67.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%62.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4130--

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 schoolWest SussexEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.38.44, better than England, better than West Sussex33.9935
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels37.15, similar to England, better than West Sussex35.0835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better20.8%, better than England, better than West Sussex16.2%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.01, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study143--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

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 pupils829
Girls396
Boys433
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.226
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.90.2%
Higher education72.9%
Employment11.3%
Apprenticeship3%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.3%
Further education0.8%

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 Christ's Hospital
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.1 miPrimarySouthwater Junior AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miPrimarySouthwater Infant AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.3 miPrimaryCastlewood Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryBarns Green Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.6 miSecondaryTanbridge House SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
1.6 miPrimaryArunside School, HorshamCommunity school
Good
1.6 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.8 miPrimaryShelley Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
1.8 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Christ's Hospital

How does Christ's Hospital rank in England?

Christ's Hospital ranks 573 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 77% of schools).

What are Christ's Hospital's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Christ's Hospital was B, and 20.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Christ's Hospital?

Christ's Hospital has 829 pupils aged 11 to 19.

Does Christ's Hospital have a sixth form?

Yes, Christ's Hospital teaches students up to age 19.

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.