King Henry VIII School

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Headmaster: Mr George Fisher Bursar: Mr V G Iwanek Admissions: Mrs Amanda Skinner - Admissions Secretary

A Word from the Head

King Henry VIII is a school of a high academic standing, but sound and balanced education cannot be judged on scholarship alone. The development of character and personality is of equal importance. The School provides a friendly, well-disciplined environment. Each pupil can develop his or her talents, not only academically but also through the wide range of cultural, sporting and creative opportunities offered. ‘Success, enjoyment, responsibility’ – these are our prime aims.

The curriculum is broad and balanced, integrating the principles and practices of the National Curriculum where appropriate. Non-denominational Religious Education, Personal and Social Development and Careers Education are offered to all. In the Sixth Form students follow a continually developing Complementary Studies programme. Advanced level arrangements are flexible but the most common pattern is for a student to take four subjects to AS-level and to continue with three of these to A2-level.

GCSE examination results are outstandingly good, with an ABC pass rate of 100%. Over 70% of passes are at grade A* or A. The School has a large Sixth Form and prepares candidates for A-level and for Oxbridge entry. The A-level pass rate is 100%, with over 80% of passes at grades A or B.

The School is well-equipped materially, including new laboratories, Language suite, Art and Design facility, Sixth Form Centre and Prep School. The most recent additions have been the Sports Hall and Swimming Pool. The School’s greatest asset is its team of well-qualified, committed, enthusiastic and caring teachers who ensure continuity and stability. Extra-curricular activities are numerous, with music, drama, sport, exchanges with schools abroad and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award being particularly strong. The School has its own bus services to surrounding districts and is very close to Coventry railway station.

Prospective parents, their sons and daughters are always welcome to visit the School by arrangement with the Headmaster's Personal Assistant.

The School is a registered Charity (Coventry School Foundation, Registered Charity No 528961) which exists to provide quality education for girls and boys.

Alumni - Professor Colin Blakemore, Physiologist, Oxford University; David Duckham, England Rugby Player; Philip Larkin, Poet; Laurence Lee, Television Newsreader; Eric Malpass, Novelist; Professor Siegbert Prawer, Professor of German, Oxford University; R E S Wyatt, Cricketer; Pavlo Hunka, International Opera Singer; Professor Clive Hahn, Professor of Anaesthetics, Oxford University; Sir John Gains, Construction Industry; Michael Tooby, Director National Museum and Gallery – Cardiff; Professor Christopher Marshall, Director Cancer Research UK.

Age range: 11 - 18

Day pupils: 440 boys and 420 girls

Annual day fees: £8,379 - £8,379

This school does not offer flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 440 boys and 420 girls, including 111 boys and 118 girls in the 6th form

Staff numbers: 70 full time and 18 part time

Method of entry: Entry test or exam, Interview, Report from previous school, Taster days

Accreditations and affiliations: AGBIS, Coventry School Foundation, GSA, HMC

Religious affiliation: Non-denominational

Academic	Languages	Sport	Activities	Music	Miscellaneous
Business studies Classics Design technology Drama/Theatre Economics Electronics Government/Politics Law Painting/Sculpture Philosophy/Ethics Psychology Theology	Ancient Greek French German Greek Italian Latin Spanish	Badminton Cricket Cross-country Fencing Gymnastics Hockey Rugby Soccer Swimming Tennis	Chess Dance Drama productions Duke of Edinburgh Award Outdoor pursuits/Adventure trg Public speaking/Debating Riding	Band/Orchestra Brass Choir Guitar Keyboard Organ Singing Strings Woodwind	After school club Particular diets Rail/Airport services School bus service Significant experience of gifted children

The school offers: Academic, Art, Junior school entry, Music, Financial need, Senior school entry, All-rounder, 6th Form, Sport

Curriculum, exams and 6th form

Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR

% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 100%
% pass rate (exams at age 18): 100%
25 courses are offered for age 18 exams
100% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year

This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Hearing Impairment (HI)
Visual Impairment (VI)
Physical Disabilities
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Language and Communication Disorders
Aspergers Syndrome
Delicate/Medical Conditions
Epilepsy

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