Christ's Hospital, founded in 1552, is a co-educational boarding school situated in the midst of the Sussex countryside, near Horsham. The School exists to provide outstanding education in an ethos of care for children from all walks of life. Boys and girls should demonstrate potential and be prepared to work hard and seize the opportunities offered. In 1996, a 96% pass rate was achieved at A-level.
Christ's Hospital is different because the majority of its parents are unable to contemplate an independent education for their children simply because it is beyond their means. The Christ's Hospital Foundation subsidises the cost of tuition and boarding and parents contribute according to income. Fee contributions range from Nil for families whose gross income is less that ú10,650 to ú11,634 for families whose gross income is over ú50,000.
The School respects the past and values its heritage. It is the original Bluecoat School and the distinctive uniform illustrates tradition and equality for all its pupils, regardless of means or background.
Christ's Hospital benefits from a well planned curriculum, good pastoral care and all kinds of extra curricular opportunities. Facilities include a new sports complex and an award winning theatre.
Entry to the School is normally at 11 years of age (Year 7) and there is also a limited number of over-age admissions. Candidates for these two categories sit an entrance examination in January for places in September. There is also a limited number of places for Sixth Form entry, admission being dependent upon adequate GCSE results and successful interview.
Further information about entry to Christ's Hospital can be obtained from the Admissions Officer, The Counting House, Christ's Hospital, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 7YP. Telephone 01403 211293 during office hours or Fax 01403 211580.
Alumni - Sir Barnes Wallis (Designer); Sir Edmund Blunden (Poet); Sir Colin Davis (Conductor); Lord David Simon (Minister for Trade and Competitiveness); Ruth Deach (Principal, St Anne's Oxford); Elizabeth Llewellyn-Smith (Principal, St Hilda's Oxford); Sir Bernard Levin (Journalist); John Snow (Cricketer); Michael Wilding (Actor); Tobias Till (Harpist); Richard Nichols (Lord Mayor of London 97/98); Jason Fleming (Actor)..
