King Henry VIII School

We understand that the admissions process for a new school can be a little overwhelming at times.

We have therefore set up 5 Steps to Admissions to assist you in navigating the process.

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If your son or daughter is moving into Year 6, you can now apply for our Year 7 entry for September 2025.

The Entrance Exam takes place on Saturday 9 November.

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Six exceptional King Henry’s students received offers to study at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge this year.

Congratulations to Raunak, Hemish, Menagaa, Hubert, Aneel and Isabella.

We are delighted to announce the date of our next Open Morning.

Join us on Saturday 21 September 9:30am – 12:30pm.

This event promises to be an exciting morning giving you the opportunity to meet our inspiring pupils and staff, and have a look around the School.

Book here: https://bit.ly/3S8JcYC

We look forward to seeing you in the Autumn.

A huge congratulations to Joshua in U6 who was awarded with the ‘Heart of Henry’s’ at the final full school assembly in the summer term. This prestigious award, in honour of former pupil Leanne Goodlad is given to somebody who has shown great fortitude, bravery and spirit.

Joshua came to the aid of a woman who suffered cardiac arrest whilst he was at work. His quick thinking and calm response saved the woman’s life through the use of a defibrillator. We were delighted that former member of staff Mr Schofield, was able to return to school to present the award to Joshua who is hoping to study medicine at Exeter University.

We were delighted to welcome back Katrina Ho (Class of 2016) to present at Speech Day at the end of term. Katrina took a degree apprenticeship route, achieving a 1st class BEng degree whilst also working for AtkinsRéalis. She spoke to a group of Year 9 and 10 pupils about life as a civil engineer working on huge national rail projects.

Congratulations to the editorial team at Henry’s Herald on the completion of their first student newspaper. This was published in the last week of term. Fascinating articles included a debate around HS2, a review of House Drama and interviews with teachers. Well done to all pupils involved and Miss Kavanagh for her support.

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Yet another amazing term has concluded here at King Henry VIII School. Wishing the Henry’s family a well-deserved, relaxing summer break.

Good luck to all our Upper Sixth leavers and we look forward to
seeing everyone else back in September.

Students were excited to discover our mock election results. The assembly included an 'exit poll' conducted by Otty, one of our A level Politics students, as well as a constituency map of the school to model how our first past the post electoral system works. This resulted in a Lib Dem landslide with Jaya taking on the role of Prime Minister. They will be held to account by the Conservatives as the official opposition. A huge well done to all those involved!

Tuesday evening saw our final concert of the year. The Summer Concert is always a mixture of sadness, as we say goodbye to our departing Year 13 students, and hope, as we see a little more of the younger students.

This year was no exception with lovely contributions from all our Year 13s and some fantastic performances from younger groups. Particular highlights were Senior Choir performing Stanford's 'Beati quorum vir' which we will take on tour next summer and an impressive rendition of Radiohead's 'Creep' from our new Year 12 band.

It has been a terrific year for the music department and we have heard some outstanding performances from students. There is certainly a great deal to look forward to in September!

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Congratulations to our Upper Sixth for finishing their A Levels. It was wonderful to see them return to School this week to celebrate and collect prizes. Leaving school at 18 is a momentous occasion and with great pride, we see another generation of pupils leave, ready and confident for the world that awaits.

Last week we held two very successful Sports Days in the Junior School. Congratulations to all the children for their hard work and team spirit!

A special shout out to White's House for winning this year's trophy.

This year has seen a bumper crop of participants and prize winners at the Leamington Music Festival. We have had winners in multiple categories including the Clarinet Choir, Xanthe, Bosco, Joey, and Drishika from the Senior School and Ming, Timothy, Ming, Matthew, Liam and Sophie from the Juniors.

Congratulations to all for their success!

We have been buzzing with election fever over the past week. Our candidates have embarked on a fierce campaign with posters, broadcasts and canvassing in tutor time. This culminated in Thursday's hugely informative lunchtime hustings. Voting took place on Friday with results due to be announced this week.

May the best candidate win!

Preparations are well underway for the School’s annual Prizegiving Ceremony, being held this evening in the Burgess Hall. Celebrating the wonderful achievements of our Upper Sixth students during their time with us at Henry's.

We look forward to welcoming the Lord Mayor of Coventry, Cllr Mutton and former pupil Kelechi Apakama as guest speaker. Plus our dedicated parents and students - Class of 2024.

A huge thank you to the talented Husayn for baking an incredible birthday cake for Miss Virdi’s birthday! 🎂

Not only was it beautifully made including detailed chemistry apparatus, but it was also absolutely delicious.

Miss Virdi and the entire class loved it, and we all appreciate the effort and love you put into baking it. You're baking skills are impressive!

We were delighted to welcome Bishop Ruth to School this week. As an ICONS School we discussed our strong links with the cathedral, before she met a group of our student leaders who spoke about their involvement in Peer Support, Healthy Minds Council, Anti-Bullying, Faith Council, Christian Union as well as the recent whole school Culture Day.

A ‘Tale As Old As Time’, King Henry VIII School invites you to ‘Be Our Guest’ for what promises to be another fantastic production!

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Menken and Tim Rice. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress.

If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Tickets available for tonight only.
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Our Lower Sixth Form students learned the life-saving skill of CPR during an outdoor session this week, taking advantage of the sunny weather.

This hands-on experience provided them with valuable knowledge and the confidence to respond in emergency situations.

🎨 We recently hosted our annual Summer Exhibition over 2 days, showcasing the incredible artwork of our talented Year 11 and Upper Sixth Form students.

The exhibition featured a diverse range of artistic creations, from paintings and sculptures to photography and mixed media pieces.

We are proud of all the students who participated in the exhibition and we hope everyone who attended enjoyed the experience.

Some of our Year 12 students are currently on an exciting trip through Yorkshire, applying their classroom knowledge to the real world.

In the last few days, they have examined the River Ouse’s defences and how they have changed over time.
Students also explored the coastal changes at Flamborough Head and Spurn Point, investigating the forces that shape these unique landscapes and the impact of human activity on these environments.

The trip has also included a guided tour of a Drax Power Station, where they learned about energy production, sustainability and the transition to renewable energy sources.

There is still time to book for Saturday's Open Morning.

This event is a wonderful way to experience King Henry’s.

Tour our school and facilities, meet our inspirational teachers and take part in exciting activities.

Please follow the link to book your place.
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We look forward to seeing you.

🏃‍♀️🏅🏃‍♂️Sun shines as Henry’s celebrates annual sports day at Warwick University

Our school held its annual Sports Day today at the Warwick University Athletics track. Pupils from Years 7-12 competed competitively, showcasing spirit and sportsmanship, with all four houses proudly represented. Congratulations to Sherwyn's boys and Hales' girls for winning overall.

A huge well done to all the pupils who participated and thank you to our staff for their support.

King Henry VIII School is a leading co-ed all-through school for ages 3-18, in the centre of Coventry, that puts academic success and pastoral care front and centre. There’s a strong grammar school ethos mixed with a forward-thinking approach to an all-round education. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the junior & senior open day on 22 June 2024. https://bit.ly/3RvuDxW

Last night a team of six Lower Sixth students attended the Rugby School Inter Science Quiz.

There were questions testing their knowledge of Physics, Biology & Chemistry beyond the syllabus and there were also general science questions. For example, they had to identify birds from their calls, unscramble anagrams, work out scientific themed Dingbats and recognise models of chemicals or various species from pictures or even some preserved inside a jar!

A fun and challenging evening was had by all.

🎨 Join us for our annual Summer Exhibition, showcasing the incredible artwork of our talented Year 11 and Year 13 students.

The exhibition will be held in the Dining Hall on Friday 21 June and Saturday 22 June, featuring a diverse range of artistic creations.

Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate their achievements.

Our Open Morning is a wonderful way to experience King Henry’s.

Tour our school and facilities, meet our inspirational teachers and take part in exciting activities.

Please follow the link to book your place.
bit.ly/4erveuf

We look forward to seeing you.

Henry’s Sixth Form students explore university & career paths.

Our Year 12 students took an exciting step towards their future careers. Their Higher Education Day, focused on university and degree apprenticeship applications.

The morning began with workshops on crafting the perfect personal statement, offering invaluable insights. Presentations from former students provided first-hand accounts of the application process and university life.

Students also had dedicated time to begin their UCAS applications, marking a tangible milestone in their journeys.

🌅 Year 10 Pupils Explore Mudeford's Coastal Geography

This week, forty Year 10 geography pupils visited Mudeford, Dorset, to study coastal processes and landforms first-hand. The day began with a boat trip courtesy of Mudeford Ferry. Pupils relished the opportunity to learn about the sea defences protecting the coastline.

They also practised beach profiling and assessing beach material composition – essential skills for their upcoming GCSE Geography exams.

🌱 Eleven of our fantastic Junior School Eco Club and Allotment Club pupils had a hands-on learning experience at the Cliffe Allotments in Leamington Spa.

They spent their lunchtime interacting with local plotters, learning about various plants and the many eco-friendly initiatives taking place.

Pupils witnessed the benefits of woodchip composting, ponds, bird boxes and general upcycling/recycling. They saw first-hand how fresh food is grown with minimal carbon impact and experienced the joy of a thriving community sharing their passion for gardening.