King Henry VIII School, Coventry
King Henry VIII School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Coventry. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
King Henry VIII School in detail
King Henry VIII School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026, an open evening on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 9 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Coventry
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for King Henry VIII School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to King Henry VIII School are Bablake School (1 mile); Pattison College (1.7 miles); Lote Tree Primary School (2.4 miles); and The National Mathematics and Science College (2.5 miles, selective).
Bablake SchoolPattison CollegeLote Tree Primary SchoolThe National Mathematics and Science College
Where pupils go next
Of the 80 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 79% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 6% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 148 pupils (20.5%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Coventry Rail Station, about 280 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rail Station Bridge, 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 779 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Coventry (253), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
21 April 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
3 May 2023
Short Visit
15 September 2022
Short Visit
14 December 2021
Regulatory Compliance
6 March 2019
Integrated Inspection
9 February 2016
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,738 to £19,825
depending on year group
| Pre-Prep (Reception - Year 2) | £13,738 a year |
| Junior School (Year 3 - Year 6) | £15,700 a year |
| Senior School (Year 7 - Year 11) | £19,440 a year |
| Sixth Form (Upper Sixth & Lower Sixth) | £19,825 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for King Henry VIII School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby all-through schools
Latest from King Henry VIII School
Celebrating Strong GCSE Results
27 Aug 2026
Arniya Finds Her Voice and Secures Her Future
21 Aug 2026
From King Henry’s to Rolls-Royce
14 Aug 2026
Class of 2026 Celebrates A Level Achievement
13 Aug 2026
King Henry’s presents The Wizard of Oz
22 Jul 2026
New Heads of School announced
16 Jun 2026
From King Henry VIII School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with King Henry VIII School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near King Henry VIII School.
- Super Sports CoventryAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 21 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
51%
Available places
721 pupils
1,418 places
697 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Coventry
Across Coventry council
Places available
4,567
Applications
4,348
Got 1st preference
82.1%
Got preferred school
94.6%
All secondary applications across Coventry council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
148
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
20.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
721
Total Pupils
392
Boys
329
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about King Henry VIII School
What are GCSE results like at King Henry VIII School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for King Henry VIII School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was King Henry VIII School last inspected?
King Henry VIII School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to King Henry VIII School?
King Henry VIII School has around 721 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to King Henry VIII School?
King Henry VIII School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does King Henry VIII School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Super Sports Coventry (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near King Henry VIII School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 21 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Where is King Henry VIII School?
King Henry VIII School is at Warwick Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV3 6AQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)