How to apply

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

These pages provide a clear guide to our simple Admissions process. Please click on the sections below and we will take you through the application process and the information we require. 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 personal tour please complete an enquiry form.

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The Application Process

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.

Stay and Play: Join us for our FREE Stay and Play sessions – the perfect chance for your little ones to play, make new friends and have fun, while you relax with a hot drink and a friendly chat. Sessions run every Wednesday during term time from 9.30am to 10.30am and are suitable for children aged 2 to 4. For more details, get in touch with our friendly Admissions team at 024 7627 1190 or admissions@csfoundation.org.uk.

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.

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Step 3 – Offers

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 Pre-Prep is happy and straightforward.

For more details contact our friendly Admissions team on 024 7627 1190 or 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 3.

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 our 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.

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Step 3 – Taster Days and Assessments

We invite children to come into school to for a half day visit 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 – Offers

Offers will be made verbally by the Head 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 Admissions team on 024 7627 1190 or henrysadmissions@csfoundation.org.uk

Year 7 ENTRY

Applying to Senior School

The majority of children join King Henry VIII School in Year 7. Prospective pupils sit our entrance exam in November, the year before they join us in the following 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 entry in September 2026 is Friday 31 October 2025.

When you complete your child’s application, we require a non-refundable application fee of £90 (including VAT) along with a copy of your child’s full birth certificate, passport and last school report.

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 15 November 2025. Prospective pupils will be required to sit the exam with papers in English Comprehension, English Composition and Mathematics.

The exam takes place in small groups, with a member of staff and our Sixth Form Prefects, so that your child feels supported on the day. We always begin with an ice breaker and fun activity to ensure that your child feels at ease and ready to start with confidence.

Step 4 – Offer

Offers will be posted on Friday 5 December 2025.

Step 5 – Accept the place

For those offered a place, your confirmation of acceptance with a deposit of £540 incl VAT is required to secure the place by Friday 6 March 2025.

Once we have confirmed your acceptance, you will receive information on our Year 7 Welcome Programme.

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

Sample Papers

KH English Comprehension Sample Paper 1

KH English Composition Sample Paper 1

KH English Comprehension Sample Paper 2

KH English-Composition Sample Paper 2

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 – Offers

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

We usually recommend 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, with grade 7s preferred in those subjects being taken at A Level. This is to support our students in achieving their fullest potential.

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 on 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.

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.

Step 4 – Offers

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 Us

We encourage you to join us at one of our open events we hold each term. These events are the perfect opportunity to get a true flavour of our school.

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.

Open Events

Admissions FAQs

You may also find it helpful to view our Admissions FAQs for more information.

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.