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School profile
Verified 17 August 2026
Christ's Hospital is a private secondary-stage school in Horsham, West Sussex, with a published age range of 11-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Christ's Hospital
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Edward VI's charitable foundation of 1552 still shapes Christ's Hospital. The Horsham school combines day and boarding places for pupils aged 11 to 18 with financial support intended for children from a wide range of backgrounds. Its history is visible in the Housey uniform, Band Parade and the emphasis on service.
The challenge curriculum joins academic, pastoral and broader education. Canoeing, sailing, raft building, mountain biking, bushcraft and camping sit beside the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, community action and school service. These experiences are part of the educational route rather than occasional additions to subject study.
Music has an equally prominent place. Christ's Hospital is a singing school, with Chapel, house singing, choirs, orchestras, concert bands and chamber groups. Instrumental lessons and instruments can be subsidised, helping performance and participation reach beyond a small specialist group.
Admission is academically selective, and boarding applicants are assessed for suitability to board. Sixth Form entry includes a computer-based assessment and interview. Scholarships cover academic work, music, art, drama and sport, while means-tested bursaries are available for boarding, day and new Sixth Form applicants.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 9.8 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 20.8% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with West Sussex and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 9.80
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.53
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with West Sussex and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-19
- Headmaster
- Mr Matthew Judd
- Pupil roll
- 829 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Horsham, West Sussex
- Postcode
- RH13 0LJ
- Area
- West Sussex
School leadership
- Headmaster
- Mr Matthew Judd
School contact
- School phone
- 01403211293
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- hello@christs-hospital.org.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01403211293
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships available
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Sixth Form applications close
16 October 2026
Route: Sixth Form; entry: September 2027.
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Sixth Form computer-based assessment
31 October 2026
Route: Sixth Form; entry: September 2027.
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Sixth Form interview
28 November 2026
Route: Sixth Form; entry: September 2027.
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 9.8 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.53 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 20.8% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 38.44 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 28 April 2026
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 28 April 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Christ's Hospital handle admissions?
Christ's Hospital handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Christ's Hospital?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Christ's Hospital?
Sixth Form applications close: 16 October 2026. Sixth Form computer-based assessment: 31 October 2026. Sixth Form interview: 28 November 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Christ's Hospital?
Christ's Hospital is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 28 April 2026.