Christ's Hospital, Horsham

In its own words: "Music is the beating heart of this remarkable school. Christ’s Hospital is perhaps the only school in the world where every student hears live music played or sung by their peers on six days a week. We are very proud of our musical tradition, and are constantly looking to create new, inspiring learning opportunities for our students."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At the heart of Christ’s Hospital is a deep and enduring belief in the potential of every young person."

Coming up: an open day on Saturday 6 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Christ's Hospital can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to Christ's Hospital are Farlington School (2.8 miles, selective); and Pennthorpe School (4.9 miles).

Of the 133 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 73% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 11% into work.

In 2026, 226 pupils (27.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital Rail Station, about 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Christ's Hospital stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).