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We are delighted you are considering King Henry VIII School for your child.

We understand that the admissions process for a new school can be overwhelming at times with lots of information to take in. Our aim is to provide you with information to assist you in navigating the process.

We hope that you find it helpful and informative but if you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly Admissions team. To book a tour, visit or taster session please complete the enquiry form

The Application Process

Please click on the sections below and we will take you through the application process and the information we require. You may also find it helpful to view our Admissions FAQs for more information.

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PRE-PREP (AGES 3-7)

Applying to King Henry VIII Pre-Prep

The main entry points into our Pre-Prep are Nursery (age 3+) and Reception (age 4+).

Should you be moving into the area or changing schools, we can accommodate mid-year and mid-term starters where there are places available. Please contact the Admissions team on 024 7627 1190 to find out about availability.

Step 1 – Visit us

We encourage you to visit us experience first-hand what makes life at King Henry VIII Pre-Prep so special. Tours can be booked throughout the year with our Admissions team or come along to one of our many open events.

We will talk you through the Admissions process and answer any questions you may have.

Step 2 – Apply

Please complete our application form and send it our Admissions team along with your £50 registration fee and your child’s birth certificate and passport.

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Step 3 – Offer

Offers will be made verbally in the first instance and confirmed in writing shortly afterwards.

Step 4 – Accept the place

To accept the offer of a place, please return the Acceptance Form and pay the £500 Acceptance Fee.

Once you have formally accepted the place, we will be in touch with all the information you need to ensure that your child’s start at King Henry VIII Pre-Prep is happy and straightforward.

For more details contact our friendly Admissions team on 024 7627 1190 or email: admissions@csfoundation.org.uk

Should you be moving into the area or changing schools, we can accommodate mid-year and mid-term starters where there are places available.

JUNIOR (AGES 7-11)

Applying to King Henry VIII Junior School

Children who join King Henry VIII Junior School start in Year 2. We welcome children who we feel have the potential to succeed and progress to our Senior School.

Should you be moving into the area or changing schools, we can accommodate mid-year and mid-term starters where there are places available in all year groups. Please contact the Admissions team on 024 7627 1190 to find out about availability.

Step 1 – Visit us

We encourage you to visit us experience first-hand what makes life at King Henry VIII Junior School so special. Tours can be booked throughout the year with our Admissions team or come along to one of our many open events.

We will talk you through the Admissions process and answer any questions you may have.

Step 2 – Apply

Please complete our application form and send it our Admissions team along with your £50 registration fee and your child’s birth certificate and passport.

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Step 3 – Taster Days and Assessments

We invite children to come into school to for a full day during which they will have short assessments in Maths, Reading and Writing. Children can also spend the rest of the day with their prospective classmates and teachers. This is a great opportunity for your child to experience life at King Henry VIII Junior School.

Step 4 – Offer

Offers will be made verbally by the Headmaster in the first instance and confirmed in writing shortly afterwards.

Step 5 – Accept the place

To accept the offer of a place, please return the Acceptance Form and pay the £500 Acceptance Fee.

Once you have formally accepted a place, we will be in touch with all the information you need to support the start of your child’s journey at King Henry’s.

For more details contact our friendly Admissions team on 02476 271190 or email: henrysadmissions@csfoundation.org.uk

Year 7/11+ ENTRY

Applying to Senior School

The majority of children join King Henry VIII School in Year 7. Should you be moving into the area or changing schools, we can accommodate mid-year and mid-term starters where there are places available.

Please contact Admissions on 024 7627 1190 to check availability and for further information.

Key Dates for September Entry 2025

Entrance exam will be held on Saturday 9 November 2024
Deadline for applications is Thursday 31 October 2024
Offers posted on Friday 6 December 2024
Acceptance deadline is Friday 7 March 2025

Step 1 – Visit us

We encourage you to visit King Henry VIII Senior School to experience first-hand what makes our school so special. Tours can be booked throughout the year with our Admissions team on 024 7627 1190 by calling or come along to one of our many open events.

Step 2 – Apply

The deadline for applications for Year 7/11+ entry in September 2025 is 31 October 2024.

If you wish to apply for a scholarship or bursary please indicate this on the application form. Further information regarding scholarships and bursaries can be found on our scholarships and bursaries page.

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Step 3 – Entrance Examination

We hold our entrance examination in November each year. This year it will be taking place on 9 November 2024. Prospective pupils will be required to sit the exam with papers in English comprehension, English composition and Mathematics.

For Year 8 entry is by examination in English and Mathematics. For Year 9 is by examination in English, Mathematics and Reasoning. For Year 10 is by examination in English, Mathematics, Reasoning and Science.

Step 4 – Offer

Offers will be sent out in the first week of December, following the entrance exam.

Step 5 – Accept the place

To accept the offer of a place, please return the Acceptance Form and pay the £500 Acceptance Fee.

Once you have formally accepted a place, we will be in touch with all the information you need to ensure that your child’s start at King Henry’s is happy and straightforward. We hold a number of transition events to ensure your child gets off to a fantastic start in Year 7.

For more details contact our friendly Admissions team on 02476 271190 or email: henrysadmissions@csfoundation.org.uk

Sample Papers

11+ KH English Comprehension Sample Paper 1

11+ KH English Composition Sample Paper 1

11+ KH English Comprehension Sample Paper 2

11+ KH English-Composition Sample Paper 2

11+ KH Maths Sample Paper

12+, 13+ AND 14+ ENTRY

Step 1 – Apply

Parents are asked to complete the application form and return as soon as possible if places are available (please confirm directly with the Admissions team).
The Entrance Examination date will be confirmed by letter once an application has been received.

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Step 2 – Entrance Examination

Entry will be by exam, in English Comprehension, English Composition, Mathematics and Reasoning (for those applying to join Year 9, there will be an additional Science paper).

Step 3 – Offer

Offers will be made verbally by the Head of Admissions in the first instance and confirmed in writing shortly afterwards.

Step 4 – Accept a Place

To accept the offer of a place, please return the Acceptance Form and pay the £500 Acceptance Fee.

Once you have formally accepted a place, we will be in touch with all the information you need to support the start of your child’s journey at King Henry’s.

SIXTH FORM ENTRY

Applying to Sixth Form

Students join our Sixth Form in Year 12 aged 16 and must obtain a minimum entry requirement of 5 GCSE grade 6s, with Grade 7s preferred in those subjects being taken at A Level. Some subjects require a grade 7, including Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. Further Maths requires a Grade 8.

For subjects that are new at A level, such as Law and Business, specific grades are required at GCSE in subjects which have related skills. In addition, students who want to study four subjects at A Level must have an average of at least 7.5 across all GCSE subjects.

For more information about entry please contact Admissions – henrysadmission@csfoundation.org.uk

Step 1 – Visit us

We encourage you to visit King Henry VIII Sixth Form to experience first hand what makes our school so special. Tours can be booked throughout the year with our Admissions Team or come along to one of our many open events.

Step 2 – Apply

Complete our application form online. All candidates are asked to submit a personal statement along with GCSE predicted grades. We also invite candidates in to taster events where they are assigned a buddy and attend lessons so that they can experience life at King Henry VIII Sixth Form.

The deadline for Sixth Form application is Friday 31 January 2025.

As part of our Sixth Form intake we also have scholarships and bursaries available, which you can find on our scholarships page. Please indicate your interest on the application form and further information will be sent to you.

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Step 3 – Interview

Applicants will be invited to visit the School after the application deadline, where they will be interviewed by the Head of Sixth Form and the Headmaster.

Step 4 – Offer

Conditional offers are made following interview.

These offers are conditional upon GCSE grades achieved the following August. We ask that you contact us as soon as you know your results. Upon acceptance of a conditional offer students are invited in to our Sixth Form Induction Day held at the end of Summer Term.

Step 5 – Accept the place

Once you have formally accepted a place, we will be in touch with all the information you need to ensure that your child’s start at King Henry VIII is happy and straightforward.

Sixth Form Options

Visit the School

We recommend you arrange a visit so you can experience first hand what makes us such a special place. To book a tour, visit our Open Events page.

Contact our Admissions Team

To request information or to book a visit, please contact our friendly Admissions team on 024 7627 1190 or email henrysadmissions@csfoundation.org.uk.