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Prep School Admissions
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Prep School Admissions
King Henry VIII Preparatory School is a feeder school for King Henry VIII (11-18) School and therefore tries to ensure that each child offered a place will meet the academic standard to be successful at the senior school.
Our Admissions Team will also be happy to help you with any questions you may have about King Henry’s Preparatory School. You would be most welcome to one of our open days or events, or call us and arrange a visit to suit you.
The main points of entry to King Henry VIII Preparatory School are at the ages of 3, 4 or 7. Children may gain admission to the school at other ages subject to there being vacancies in specific year groups.
For more information on the admissions process please call: Admissions Team on 024 7627 1190 or email: admissions@khps.co.uk
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In September 2021, Bablake and King Henry VIII School will merge to bring together best practice and facilities from each school, offering a first-class independent education for 3 to 18 year olds. We will maintain our commitment to providing an excellent education, outstanding co-curricular provision, and thoughtful, individual support alongside improved facilities and increased collaboration across age groups.
You are warmly encouraged to contact the admissions team at either school for more information.
Nursery and Reception
The school is not academically selective for children joining in these years. However, all children must show a good level of competency for their age in spoken English and have sufficient independence to meet their personal needs during the school day.
Years 1 and 2
Children joining the school in Years 1 and 2 will be assessed, as to the suitability of King Henry VIII Preparatory School for them, during individual ‘taster days’.
Year 3 to 6 – Key Stage 2
Children joining the school from Year 3 onwards are required to be assessed more formally by way of an Entrance Assessment. This usually takes place on the first Saturday of February for those pupils looking to start the following September.
Entry will be by assessments in English, Maths and Reasoning. We will also contact your child’s current school to request further information about their progress to date.
We welcome applicants at any time from boys and girls aged 3 to 11 years old.
For more information on the admissions process please call: Admissions Team on 024 7627 1190 or email: admissions@khps.co.uk
King Henry VIII Preparatory School has embraced the Thrive Approach in our setting. Thrive is a dynamic, developmental approach to working with children and young people that helps teachers and adults to interpret their behaviour and address their emotional needs.
We are proud to announce that King Henry VIII Preparatory School has been shortlisted for the Wellbeing Initiative of the Year category in the 2020 Tes Independent School Awards
