International entry

International entry

Independent School of the Year 2024-2025

Founded in 1552 by King Edward VI, Christ’s Hospital is an award-winning school set in 1200 acres of stunning countryside in West Sussex. The school is situated 20 miles south of  London Gatwick Airport and 45 miles from London Heathrow Airport, and benefits from having its own mainline railway station offering regular direct trains to London Gatwick airport and central London.

Christ’s Hospital is home to 840 full boarders, creating a large and inclusive community where international students, who make up 14% of the population, are warmly welcomed and integrated. The school’s 18 boarding houses provide a supportive and nurturing environment.

The school’s academic performance is exemplary, with students consistently achieving top results at GCSE and A level. Notably, 98% of students go on to top universities in the UK and overseas.

Christ’s Hospital is extremely well resourced. While every fibre of the school is steeped in history, teaching takes place in 90 well-equipped classrooms, each furnished with state-of-the-art resources and dedicated facilities to enhance the students’ learning experience.

We would love to hear from anyone interested in applying to Christ’s Hospital and would encourage you to contact us:

Tel: +44 (0) 1403 246555 / Email: hello@christs-hospital.org.uk

 

Why Christ’s Hospital
  • Independent School of the Year 2024-2025
  • 10 students offered places at Oxbridge for 2025 entry
  • Award winning drama and music departments
  • Excellent results (average 2024 A Level grade: AAB)
  • Student progress to the top universities
  • Short video – Stunning Campus!
  • Inspiring and dynamic learning environment
  • Vibrant curriculum
  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • 840 full boarding students / 14% international
  • Teachers who are experts in their subjects
  • Exceptional support
  • Extensive range of broader curricular activities all available on site
  • The perfect location – excellent road, rail, and air links
    • The school benefits from having its own railway station, which provides direct trains to London and Gatwick Airport
  • Historic school with unique and fascinating traditions
  • Located in 1,200 acres of stunning countryside
  • Active global alumni network

Christ’s Hospital is proud to be one of the largest full boarding schools in the UK and provides the ‘best care anywhere’ for its students.

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