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Senior School Admissions
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Thank you for enquiring about entry to King Henry VIII School. We welcome applications from pupils of all ages with the most common entry points being listed below.
Admission to King Henry VIII School is by selection on academic merit. All children are required to sit one of the entrance assessments described below. A school reference will also be sought.
Pre-selection 10+ Exam and Taster Day
Our Pre-selection test is available to pupils who will start Year 5 in September 2020 and is an opportunity for pupils to sit a ‘practice’ set of papers before taking the 11+ Examination in October 2021. There will then be fun and exciting activities in the afternoon to unwind and experience the co-curricular at Henry’s.
Parents are asked to complete the application form and return it by Friday 7 May 2021.
The Pre-selection exam will take place on Wednesday 12 May 2021.
11+ and 12+ entry
This is for entry into Year 7 or Year 8. The examination process is similar at both ages. Pupils will be tested on Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non Verbal Reasoning. The majority of pupils are tested on our Entrance Examination day in January, although we do accept some in-year admissions if there is space in year groups.
Curious to know about what life is like as a Year 7 Student in your first year at Henry’s. Click on the link below to read about the exciting, fun and brilliant things we get up to!
13+ and 14+ entry
This is for entry into Year 9 or Year 10. The examination process is similar at both ages. Pupils will be tested on Mathematics, English and Non Verbal Reasoning. Informal, short interviews will be held to discuss Modern Foreign Languages and the Sciences.
International Applications
International applications are done on a case by case basis and follow the standard procedures where possible. Please complete our enquiry form in order for us to start this process and provide the necessary information.
The Coventry School Foundation
King Henry VIII School and Bablake School are the Senior Schools of the Coventry School Foundation, a registered charity. As such, pupils are not able to apply to both schools at the same time.
