Frequently Asked Questions

I live in CV34. What sort of help can I get with school fees?

Which schools do the discounts apply to?

My child currently goes to a school outside of CV34 – can we still apply?

My child is currently a pupil at Warwick Preparatory School / Warwick School / King’s High School – can we apply for a discounted place?

I’d like to talk to someone specifically about my child in order to decide whether the schools would suit him/her – where should I go?

If my child is offered a place, will his/her siblings be offered a place too?

How many children currently at the schools receive some form of financial assistance?

Where does the money come from?

How can you ensure my child won’t be treated differently to other pupils?

How many discounted places are available?

At what age do discounts apply?

How do I apply?

When are the assessments?

Do I have to pay to apply?

What is the pass level for standard entry and is there an equivalent national curriculum level?

What subjects are covered in the exams and where can I get advice on revision?

After the exam, what happens next?

What does the discount include?

Will the means test be repeated each year?

What other factors do you consider when deciding whether an application qualifies for assistance?

What happens if my salary takes me over the limit by a small amount in the second or subsequent years after my child enters the school – apparently enough to disqualify my child from the financial assistance but not enough to pay the fees?

Does the financial assistance last for the entire school career of the child?

My child has never had any contact with an independent school – will we have the opportunity to visit the school to see if s/he likes it before applying?

I live in CV34. What sort of help can I get with school fees? < back to top

The discount on school fees available for each child is calculated by an income means test. Our fee calculator will tell you approximately how much you would be expected to contribute to annual school fees if your child’s application is successful. Simply enter your gross income to find out.

Your child will then be expected to pass an assessment or entrance exam, which for the senior schools takes place in January, before a place can be offered. Examples of exam papers for Warwick School and King’s High are available here.
Help is also available to meet the cost of uniforms and educational school trips where necessary.
You can call us confidentially on 01926 776400 to discuss the opportunity further, or register your details on our contact page and we will contact you.

Which schools do the discounts apply to? < back to top

Warwick Preparatory School (for girls aged 9+) – located on Banbury Road, Warwick, CV34 6PL
Warwick School (for boys aged 9+ and 11+) – located on Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP
King’s High School (for girls aged 11+) – located in Warwick town centre, CV34 4HJ
For more information about each school click on the school emblems on the top left on this page

My child currently goes to a school outside of CV34 – can we still apply? < back to top
All children who attend either a state or independent school, inside or outside of CV34, are eligible – as long as they live in CV34.

My child is currently a pupil at Warwick Preparatory School / Warwick School / King’s High School – can we apply for a discounted place? < back to top
Yes - current pupils at Warwick Preparatory School and Warwick Junior School may apply on reaching age 9 or at age 11 on entry to the two Senior schools.

I’d like to talk to someone specifically about my child in order to decide whether the schools would suit him/her – where should I go? < back to top

Call 01926 776400 or register your details on our contact page and someone will contact you.
We are more than happy to arrange a school visit for you and your child to view the school grounds, facilities and talk to teachers.
Alternatively you can talk to us in person at our open event where people from the schools will be available to answer your questions and offer advice. Click here for more information.

If my child is offered a place, will his/her siblings be offered a place too? < back to top
Each child is assessed on individual merit and cannot be guaranteed a place by virtue of having a sibling already at one of the schools. This applies to all of our pupils.

How many children currently at the schools receive some form of financial assistance? < back to top
A large number of our pupils receive financial assistance. For example, around 1 in 4 children who attend Warwick School and 1 in 6 who attend King’s High School benefit from some level of financial assistance.

Where does the money come from? < back to top
The Foundation is a beneficiary of the King Henry VIII Endowed Trust, Warwick which was established in the 16th Century to benefit the inhabitants of the town.

How can you ensure my child won’t be treated differently to other pupils? < back to top

The atmosphere is a warm and caring one at all the schools.
The application process is entirely confidential.
There are many children who benefit from some level of financial assistance.
The schools work very hard at integrating children on discounted places into school life so that the child can benefit from everything that the schools have to offer.
Financial assistance is also available towards to cost of uniforms and educational school trips.
Why not visit the schools and judge for yourself?

How many discounted places are available? < back to top
There is no absolute limit on the number of discounted places for pupils who live in CV34 because the levels of financial assistance vary from child to child.

The application process

At what age do discounts apply? < back to top

Free and discounted places are available from the age of 9 to 18.

How do I apply? < back to top

Simply complete an application form and send it to the school Registrar. The application form is available to download here.
Nearer the day of the entrance assessment you will be sent an invitation to attend the relevant assessment together with detailed advice on the procedure for the day.
Example exam papers are available here.
The school will write to the child’s current school to ask for an up-to-date report.

When are the assessments? < back to top

For applicants aged 11+, entrance exams for Warwick School and King’s High School are held each January for the school year which starts the following September.
For applicants aged 9+, information about the next scheduled assessment session will be provided following submission of an application form.

Do I have to pay to apply? < back to top
No – there is no registration fee for CV34 applicants.

What is the pass level for standard entry and is there an equivalent national curriculum level?
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The schools look to assess whether the pupil will be able to cope with the standard and pace of work.
At 11+ the pass level is broadly equivalent to SAT level 4 and above.

What subjects are covered in the exams and where can I get advice on revision? < back to top

Candidates who apply for entry at 11+ are required to take an exam which consists of 3 papers:
Maths
English
Verbal reasoning
Example exam papers are available to download here

After the exam, what happens next? < back to top

All candidates are interviewed.
Approximately 3 weeks after the exam you will receive a letter either offering a place or explaining that the application has been unsuccessful. The letter will also confirm the level of financial assistance that is available to you.

What does the discount include? < back to top

Financial contribution to annual school fees.
Help with the cost of uniforms and educational school trips where necessary.

Will the means test be repeated each year? < back to top
Yes – the school will notify you when you are required to provide new information about your income in preparation for the next school year.

What other factors do you consider when deciding whether an application qualifies for assistance?
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We base our assessment on your net income for the most recently finished tax year. Net income is arrived at by taking your gross income and deducting any income tax, national insurance and pension contributions that you pay. We also give an allowance for each additional dependent child that you have. In certain cases where an applicant has substantial net assets we will add in a notional income based on the excess of their net asset value over £250,000. If your circumstances have changed since your last tax return was completed you should tell us as it may be possible to assess you on a current tax year basis.

What happens if my salary takes me over the limit by a small amount in the second or subsequent years after my child enters the school – apparently enough to disqualify my child from the financial assistance but not enough to pay the fees? < back to top
The assistance is provided on a graduated scale, therefore small changes in your income will have a correspondingly small effect on the assistance you receive.

Does the financial assistance last for the entire school career of the child? < back to top
Yes – subject to good conduct normally expected of a pupil and an annual means test re-assessment.

My child has never had any contact with an independent school – will we have the opportunity to visit the school to see if s/he likes it before applying? < back to top
You can find information about open days and other events on our events page, or call us on 01926 776400 to arrange a personal visit where we will introduce you to teachers, show you our facilities and answer any questions.