Ipswich School Competitors

Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour, the Royal Hospital School is a thriving HMC boarding and day school for around 670 boys and girls aged 11 to 18 years. The School was founded in 1712 by Royal Charter to ‘improve navigation’ through education, preparing boys for service in the Royal Navy. Today discovery, exploration and challenge remain at the heart of our educational values. We encourage our pupils to discover their passions and strengths. We also challenge them to be ambitious inside and beyond the classroom. Legacies of our seafaring heritage help make the School unique, including the exceptional provision for sailing, the spectacular whole-school ceremonial parades, the commemoration of key naval events and traditions, and our continued royal patronage. However, we are also recognised for the distinctive, modern education we provide. We empower young people to learn and develop in a changing world, giving them the knowledge, skills and personal qualities to navigate their way confidently through university and beyond. Our most recent ISI inspection report states: “The School has clear aspirations for its pupils. It seeks to promote the attributes of inspiration, challenge and leadership in its pupils. Pupils are encouraged to strive for academic excellence and to endorse the values of service, loyalty and commitments whilst upholding the School’s unique and rich heritage. The School encourages leadership and a sense of adventure and self-discovery. A high priority is the promotion of service both within the School and to the wider community. The School aims to foster creativity and imagination within a civilised, caring, Christian community, based on high standards of behaviour, mutual respect, trust and courtesy between staff and pupils. The School cultivates a global outlook and sense of environmental responsibility. It aims to encourage pupils to develop fitness, wellbeing and enter into healthy competition.”

Felsted offers boys and girls aged four to eighteen a first class all round education, based on a safe, rural 80 acre village campus in stunning North Essex, only one hour from London and Cambridge. We welcome students from all over the world to appreciate a British boarding school education, plus offer day and contemporary boarding options for our more local families, with daily bus routes from across the region. FELSTED IN A NUTSHELL - A superb all round holistic education that develops the character of every child - A modern, global approach to learning, with a depth of heritage boasting 454 years as one of the oldest and finest schools in England - Small class sizes that cater for individual development. A broad curriculum, with exciting learning opportunities and stimulating, dynamic and supportive teachers. Choice of A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth Form - Outstanding facilities which include spacious playing fields, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, two Astroturf pitches, two sports halls, a professionally managed gym, three squash courts, six netball courts, 25 tennis courts, a state-of-the art Music School, fully equipped Theatre and Performance Auditoria - Day, contemporary & full boarding options. Outstanding pastoral care in modern, homely day and boarding houses - Top university entry and work education programme - Leading co-curricular and leadership programmes. Established partnership with the Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama - National sporting reputation. Partnerships with Essex Cricket, Saracens RC, Mavericks Netball and Blue Hornets Hockey - Global Member of Round Square Organisation offering many international opportunities Further information can be found at www.felsted.org.

One of the oldest schools for girls in the UK, Woldingham provides an outstanding education for boarding and day students aged 11-18. Set in a beautiful 700 acre site, we help students to #WriteYourOwnStory. A vibrant new Sixth Form Centre and Library is due to open in autumn 2024. In a safe and peaceful rural location, Woldingham has excellent transport links from Surrey, Kent, West Sussex and London as well as from overseas. A short drive from both Gatwick and Heathrow, the school is only 25 minutes from London’s Clapham Junction with an exit from Woldingham station straight into the school grounds. Founded in 1842, Woldingham is a Catholic Sacred Heart School. The school's ethos is encapsulated in the five Sacred Heart goals; a bold faith, respect for intellectual values, personal growth, social awareness and building community. The school celebrated its 180th anniversary in 2022. The school is a member of the Sacred Heart network of 150 schools in 41 countries. In 2022 Woldingham won an Independent School of the Year Award.