Independent school · Coventry
King Henry VIII School
- Ages 3–19
- Mixed
- £4,579–£6,608/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 7 Apr 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 25 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Thu 6 Jul 2028 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep (Reception, Year 2) | £4,579.38 |
| Junior School (Year 3, Year 6) | £5,233.43 |
| Senior School (Year 7, Year 11) | £6,480.16 |
| Sixth Form (Upper Sixth & Lower Sixth) | £6,608.48 |
Registration fee: £90.00
Deposit: £300.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- Year 7
- 12+
- 13+
- 14+
- Sixth Form
Most pupils join in Year 7: apply with the £90 fee, birth certificate, passport and last school report, sit the entrance exam in October, offers posted in December. 12+, 13+ and 14+ entry by exam if places are available. Sixth Form: apply online with personal statement and predicted grades, interview with the Head, conditional offers. Junior School: half-day taster with short assessments.
Assessments
- Year 7 entrance exam: English Comprehension, English Composition, Mathematics
- 12+/13+/14+ exam: English Comprehension, English Composition, Mathematics, Reasoning (plus Science for Year 9)
- Sixth Form interview with the Head
- Junior School short assessments in Maths, Reading and Writing
Registration deadline: Mon 5 Oct 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 3–19
- Pupils
- 721
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Religious character
- Christian
- Phone
- 02476271111
- Address
- Warwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6AQ
- Website
- kinghenrys.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.