Is Christs Hospital a good school?
Christ’s Hospital is a remarkable school, it is the UK’s leading charitable school and largest bursary charity. The School was established in 1552 and provides free or substantially reduced cost places to over 630 of its 900 pupils each year – this is more than any other organisation in the UK.
How many acres is Christs Hospital?
1,200 acres
1,200 acres (4.9 km2) of land outside Horsham in Sussex was purchased from the Aylesbury Dairy Company for £47,500.
When did Christ’s Hospital move to Horsham?
1902
Christ’s Hospital moved from the City of London to Horsham in 1902 and is situated in 1,200 acres of Sussex countryside. The school now has over 820 boarding pupils with an equal number of boys and girls, and takes day pupils.
How is Christs Hospital funded?
Christ’s Hospital provides 18% of all 100%+ means-tested bursaries provided by Independent Schools in the UK (101 out of 577 such bursaries). For FCO and Service families who do not qualify for one of our means-tested bursaries we are able to offer a discount of 10% on full boarding fees.
What school in England has been wearing the same uniform for 460 years?
Christ’s Hospital
The distinctive uniform of Christ’s Hospital is one of the School’s most public and enduring features. It is remarkable that in this age of rapidly-changing fashions, the outer long blue coat and distinctive yellow socks of the uniform have remained virtually unchanged for over 460 years.
Who wrote Christ’s Hospital?
The essay ‘Christ’s Hospital Five-and-thirty Years Ago,’ one of the Elia series written by Charles Lamb, was published in the ‘London Magazine’ of November 1820. In 1782 Lamb was enrolled in Christ’s Hospital, a charity boarding school chartered by King Edward VI in 1553.
When was Christs Hospital built?
1552Christ’s Hospital / Founded
The Church, businesses and householders in London were asked for donations. Governors were elected to serve the school and in November 1552, Christ’s Hospital opened its doors to 380 pupils.
When was Christs Hospital founded?
1552Christ’s Hospital / Founded
How do I contact Christ’s Hospital Horsham?
Christ’s Hospital. Horsham. West Sussex. RH13 0LJ. Tel: 01403 211293. Fax: 01403 211580. Email: [email protected].
How do I contact Christ’s Hospital?
If you are interested in making a gift to Christ’s Hospital or would like more information on events, and alumni activities, please contact us on: Tel: 01403 246570 or Email: [email protected] For any comments or complaints, please refer to our complaints policy here.
What is Christ’s Hospital?
Christ’s Hospital is one of the famous Royal Hospitals of London, whose foundation marked the beginning of the social services in Tudor England. Challenge: a word that has underpinned our approach for over 460 years.
What makes Christ’s Hospital stand out?
“People think that the uniform makes this school stand out: its yellow socks certainly are bright. But what makes Christ’s Hospital shine is the amount of bursary support it provides pupils – it remains the leading charitable school in the country…”