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King Henry VIII School

Other independent school · CV3 6AQ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#306 of 2,536

Better than 87% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils721
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Head teacherMr Richard Sewell
Local authorityCoventry
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 103750.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCoventryEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.15.443.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%61.9%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%43.3%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%55.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 481--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolCoventryEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.41.9, better than England, better than Coventry32.5535
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels41, better than England, better than Coventry33.3835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better20.8%, better than England, better than Coventry11.5%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.25, worse than England--
A-level progressBelow average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study81--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils721
Girls329
Boys392
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.148
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.91.3%
Higher education78.8%
Employment6.3%
Apprenticeship1.3%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.1.3%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near King Henry VIII School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryEarlsdon Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimarySpon Gate Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryHearsall Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.7 miPrimaryManor Park Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimarySt Osburg's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryStivichall Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryAll Souls' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.0 miNot applicableBablake SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.0 miSecondarySidney Stringer AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Frequently asked questions about King Henry VIII School

How does King Henry VIII School rank in England?

King Henry VIII School ranks 306 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 87% of schools).

What are King Henry VIII School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at King Henry VIII School was B+, and 20.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend King Henry VIII School?

King Henry VIII School has 721 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Does King Henry VIII School have a sixth form?

Yes, King Henry VIII School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.