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Coventry Private schools

King Henry VIII School

Warwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6AQ

King Henry VIII School is a private secondary-stage school in Coventry, Coventry, with a published age range of 3-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 3-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
ISI ?
Standards not met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards not met

Overview

John Hales founded King Henry VIII School in Coventry in 1545 at the direction of King Henry VIII. That civic beginning remains visible in a school that now runs from Pre-Prep and Junior School through the Senior School and Sixth Form, and forms part of the Coventry School Foundation alongside Bablake School.

The curriculum widens as pupils move through the school. English and mathematics anchor the junior years, supported by science, French and Spanish, history, geography, religious education, art and design, music, drama, computing, PSHEE and physical education. Sixth Form students normally take three A Levels and can add the EPQ; subjects span sciences, mathematics, languages, humanities, law, psychology, philosophy, music, drama, business and sports science.

Sport, music, art, drama and outdoor education sit alongside community activity such as swimming lessons for primary schools, performances, local sports-club use and voluntary work across Coventry. Entry is organised by stage: Nursery or Reception, age seven, 11+, and later 12+, 13+ or 14+ places where available. Year 7 assessment uses English comprehension, English composition and mathematics, with reasoning and, at Year 9, science added. Sixth Form applicants provide a personal statement, attend interview and receive GCSE-conditional offers. Scholarships and bursaries are available; there is no boarding.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 17.9 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 20.8% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Coventry and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for King Henry VIII School, Coventry, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
17.9
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
0.56
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Coventry and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for King Henry VIII School, Coventry, and England. 60 40 20 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
3-19
Headteacher
Mr Richard Sewell
Pupil roll
721 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Warwick Road, Coventry
Postcode
CV3 6AQ
Area
Coventry

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Richard Sewell

School contact

School phone
02476271111

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02476271111
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 entrance assessment

    Autumn term 2026

    For September 2027 entry.

  2. Year 7 place acceptance deadline

    March 2027

    For September 2027 entry.

  3. Year 7 mid-year and mid-term entry

    Throughout the year, subject to availability

    Places may be available for starters throughout the year.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
17.9 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
0.56 EBacc APS
A-level results
20.8% AAB or better
A-level average points
41.90 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards not met

Latest inspection: 21 April 2026

Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspection - 2026 records an inspection beginning 21 April 2026. The report says not all relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does King Henry VIII School handle admissions?

King Henry VIII School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to King Henry VIII School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for King Henry VIII School?

Year 7 entrance assessment: Autumn term 2026. Year 7 place acceptance deadline: March 2027. Year 7 mid-year and mid-term entry: Throughout the year, subject to availability

What does the latest inspection picture look like for King Henry VIII School?

King Henry VIII School is currently rated Standards not met following the latest published inspection dated 21 April 2026.