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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.
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 October, although we do accept some in-year admissions if there is space in year groups.
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.
