Royal Hospital School in Holbrook nominated for award

Royal Hospital School in Holbrook has been nominated in the distinguished Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2024.

They are up for the Independent Boarding School of the Year award in recognition of the school's commitment to excellence in education and providing a holistic and enriching boarding experience.

The awards are designed to give independent schools an opportunity to showcase their achievements.

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Simon Lockyer, headmaster at Royal Hospital School (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Simon Lockyer, headmaster at Royal Hospital School, said: "We are immensely proud to be shortlisted for the Independent Boarding School of the Year category at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2024.

"This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire school community.

"At RHS, we strive to provide an exceptional boarding experience that combines academic rigor with comprehensive pastoral care and a diverse range of extracurricular activities.

"Our commitment to nurturing well-rounded, resilient individuals is at the heart of everything we do, and we are honoured to be acknowledged for our efforts."

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Dr Helen Wright, chair of the Independent Schools of the Year 2024 Awards, added: "The innovative and life-affirming student experience which independent schools provide to their students is awe-inspiring and the stories told in the entries are both moving and humbling.

"It has been truly wonderful to receive so many nominations which clearly celebrate ‘excellence in education’ and showcase the myriad of activities in which our students have the opportunity to excel."

Finalists will be announced on September 9 and the winners, chosen by the judging panel made up of sector leaders, will be announced at an awards ceremony in October 2024.