We are delighted to offer the King Henry VIII Scholarships; open to pupils living in the CV34 postcode.
The scholarships aim to recognise those young people who demonstrate outstanding achievements or the potential to do so – whether that be academic achievement or all-around achievement more generally.
As a Foundation, we are proud to be a part of Warwick, and work closely with our community on a number of initiatives that aim enable our community to realise their potential. We are committed to projects which make a difference to the lives of people who live in Warwick and the surrounding areas, and we are now proud to introduce the e King Henry VIII Scholarships. These scholarships will, we hope support talented local children to reach their full potential.
The King Henry VIII Scholarships can be awarded to either children who currently attend one of the Foundation schools, or children who attend a different school but wish to move to a Foundation school.
The scholarships will, in most cases, be awarded to children at the 11+ and 16+ entry points and involve fee remission of up to 50%. However, in exceptional cases, can be extended to full fee remission following agreement with the Foundation Principal.
Unlike our existing bursaries, the King Henry VIII Scholarships are not means-tested, but will be subject to annual review. Recipients must remain resident in CV34 for the duration of their time in the school to continue to benefit from this award.
To make an application for a King Henry VIII Scholarship, families must apply to the school they are interested in by the earlier scholarships deadline – these are listed on the relevant school’s website. Shortly after this deadline, all applicants with a CV34 postcode will be emailed a short scholarship form, asking the pupil to describe why they should be considered for a scholarship.
Candidates will then sit the entrance examination as normal (or attend an interview for Y12 entry) and the Head will review applications following this and invite selected candidates back during a scholarship day.
Application Process and Requirements of Scholarship Holders
The application process is as follows:
a) Application
The Award is made by the Head of the school the student is attending or wishes to attend, following the submission of an Application Form and Interview, ordinarily as part of the application process to the school or for those at the schools already, at transition points.
b) ‘Laude Dignus’
Given by the by the Foundation Principal on the recommendation of a school Head or Foundation Bursar to mark an exceptional achievement.
Requirements of Scholarship holders
As with all scholarships, this is subject to annual review.
Recipients may be invited to represent their School and the wider Foundation at Foundation events (eg Service of Thanksgiving), at events in the town when the Foundation is represented, and at events organised by The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust.
Recipients must remain resident in CV34 for the duration of their time in the school to continue to benefit from this award.
Is my child eligible to apply?
We welcome internal pupils at the entry points 11+ and 16+ or externals at 16+ if they can demonstrate one or more of the following:
Outstanding academic potential
Outstanding academic achievement in entrance assessments
An award may be made to mark an exceptional achievement (‘Laude Dignus’)
How do I apply?
We are now accepting applications for September 2025 entry into Year 7 and Year 12. In order to apply for a Scholarship and be assessed for the deadline for applications are:
- King's High School - Friday 6 September 2024
- The Kingsley School – Friday 13 September 2024
- Warwick School – Friday 4 October 2024
Hear from our Heads
Dr Sarah Howling
Headteacher, The Kingsley School
"Our aspiration for all our students is that they become the very best version of themselves. Our bursaries can enable the raw talent and potential in a young person to take off as they aspire to new heights. It is a privilege to see such bursaries having a direct impact on our community today, and exciting to know that future lives will be benefited as a result."
Mr James Barker
Head Master, Warwick School
"Bursaries have the power to change lives by helping young people to thrive in the world and equipping them with the education, skills and character to have a positive impact on society. Recent recipients have become leaders of our pupil body, won places at prestigious universities and gone on to exciting careers, both traditional and dynamic."
Dr Stephen Burley
Head Master, King's High School
"Each bursary has a huge impact in enabling students to access an exceptional education that results in remarkable growth, development and progress. Our bursary students thrive under the careful guidance and support of our expert staff and relish the opportunities available here. For me, as Head, it is very special to see the impact a bursary has and to see our pupils flourish."
Hellen Dodsworth
Headmistress, Warwick Preparatory School
"The expansion of the CV34 Award Programme to include pupils joining us in Year 3 is a fantastic opportunity for our young pupils, who will now be able to join us at Warwick Preparatory School in what is a truly special environment. The bursary programme allows us to offer increased support to young pupils in the local area; nurturing their academic and personal growth and preparing them for an ever-changing future.
I look forward to welcoming bursary recipients into our school from September 2025, and it will be a privilege to see them flourish on their journey with us."
John Bond
Headmaster, Warwick Junior School
"I am delighted that the CV34 Award Programme is now open to boys joining us in Year 3 from September 2025.
Each bursary place with us at Warwick Junior School increases accessibility to an educational environment that nurtures individual growth and allows each pupil to shine as they progress through the Foundation. I have seen the way in which bursary recipients have flourished at other Foundation schools thus far, and I look forward to welcoming talented local pupils into our school through the CV34 Award Programme."
The Kingsley School Admissions
The Kingsley School
Beauchamp Avenue,
Leamington Spa
CV32 5RD
www.thekingsleyschool.co.uk admissions@kingsleyschool.co.uk
01926 421368
Warwick Senior School
Admissions
Warwick School
Myton Road,
Warwick
CV34 6PP
www.warwickschool.org admissions@warwickschool.org
01926 776816
King’s High School
Admissions
King’s High School
Banbury Road,
Warwick
CV34 6YE
www.kingshighwarwick.co.uk admissions@kingshighwarwick.co.uk
01926 494485
Warwick Prep School
Admissions
Warwick Preparatory School
Banbury Road,
Warwick
CV34 6PL
www.warwickprep.com
admissions@warwickprep.com
01926 491545
Warwick Junior School
Admissions
Warwick School
Myton Road,
Warwick
CV34 6PP
www.warwickschool.org
admissions@warwickschool.org
01926 776816
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