How to apply
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.
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 £90 incl VAT registration fee and your child’s birth certificate and passport.
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 £540 incl VAT 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 £90 incl VAT registration fee and your child’s birth certificate and passport.
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 £540 incl VAT 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.
We are delighted to be able to admit pupils all year round and have a small number of places available in Year 7 starting this September.
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 2026
- Entrance exam will be held on Saturday 15 November 2025
- Deadline for applications is Friday 31 October 2025
- Offers posted on Friday 5 December 2025
- Acceptance deadline is Friday 6 March 2026
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 2026 is 31 October 2025.
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.
Step 3 – Entrance Examination
We hold our entrance examination in November each year. This year it will be taking place on 15 November 2025. 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 £540 incl VAT 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
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.
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 £540 incl VAT 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.
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.
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’s is happy and straightforward.
Sixth Form Options
Visit the School
We recommend you come along to one of our open events so you can experience first hand what makes our school such a special place.
We run events throughout the year but if you are unable to attend, please contact Admissions on 024 7627 1190 or email: henrysadmissions@csfoundation.org.uk to book a personal tour.
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.
Part of the Coventry School Foundation; a forward-thinking educational charity providing independent education for around 1,600 pupils aged 3-18.
King Henry VIII
Pre-Prep
Kenilworth Rd,
Coventry
CV3 6PT
King Henry VIII
Junior School
Warwick Rd,
Coventry
CV3 6AQ
King Henry VIII
School
Warwick Rd,
Coventry
CV3 6AQ
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