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King Henry VIII School
Independent school · Coventry
| Address | Warwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6AQ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 721 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 02476271111 |
| Website | https://www.kinghenrys.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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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 |
Induction morning for new Year 7 and Lower Sixth only Fri 4 Sep 2026. Half terms given as holiday dates; periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Autumn and summer terms end 12pm. Bank holiday Mon 3 May.
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 |
Induction morning for new Year 7 and Lower Sixth only Fri 3 Sep 2027. Half terms given as holiday dates; periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Autumn and summer terms end 12pm. Bank holiday Mon 1 May 2028.
Fees 2026-27
Fees 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
Fees 2026/2027, total per term including VAT. Annual (including VAT): Pre-Prep £13,738.14; Junior £15,700.29; Senior £19,440.48; Sixth Form £19,825.44. Application fee £90 incl. VAT. Acceptance fee £240 incl. VAT plus £300 deposit (admissions page quotes a combined £540 incl VAT). Nursery additional sessions £319.30 per term each. Exam fees billed separately from September 2025. Coventry School Foundation sibling discounts 10%/15%/20%.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 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.
- 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
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.