The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 17.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
17.9
25.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.25
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
19% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 813
- Capacity
- 57%
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Head
- Mr Richard Sewell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Warwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEarlsdon Primary School
Primary · 878m away
Spon Gate Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hearsall Community Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Coventry Speech and Language Service Co Manor Park Primary School
Miscellaneous · 1.1km away
Manor Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Stivichall Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend King Henry VIII School?
King Henry VIII School currently has 813 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Henry VIII School take?
King Henry VIII School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is King Henry VIII School?
King Henry VIII School is in CV3 6AQ, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Henry VIII School have a sixth form?
Yes, King Henry VIII School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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