Christ's Hospital
Christ's Hospital is a public school (English fee-charging boarding school for pupils aged 11–18) with a royal charter, located to the south of Horsham in West Sussex. The school was founded in 1552 and the royal charter granted in 1553 (26 June, 7 Edw. VI). Since its establishment, Christ's Hospital has been a charity school, with a core aim to offer children from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance of a better education.
| Christ's Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| , West Sussex , RH13 0YP England | |
| Coordinates | 51°02′39″N 0°21′47″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school Private boarding school |
| Motto | Honour All Men, Love the Brotherhood, Fear God, Honour the King |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1552 |
| Founder | King Edward VI |
| Department for Education URN | 126107 Tables |
| President | The Duke of Gloucester |
| Chairman of the Council | Christopher Steane |
| Head Teacher | Simon Reid |
| Deputy Heads | Ruth Brading and Luke Walters |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 900 (2017) |
| Houses | Peele, Thornton, Middleton, Coleridge, Lamb, Barnes, Maine, Leigh Hunt |
| Colour(s) | Blue & Yellow |
| Publication | Housey! The Blue The Broadie |
| Patron | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Former pupils | Old Blues |
| School Song | Votum The Foundation Hymn The Hertford Grace |
| Website | http://www.christs-hospital.org.uk/ |
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