Size

King's High is a girls' independent day school with 600 pupils at any one time. We normally accept between 85 and 100 new girls in Year 7. We are fortunate to have 75 specialist teachers, all of the highest calibre.

Facilities

Our school is situated in a beautiful, historic setting in the heart of Warwick. Our modern facilities include science laboratories, IT suites,  interactive learning classrooms, a fully equipped  gymnasium and fitness suite. A new sixth form centre and classroom suite were opened by Dame Judi Dench in 2006 and our new Creative Arts Centre opened in September 2009. All-weather playing fields and a sports hall are a short distance away. 

Class sizes

Class sizes vary by Key Stage generally being smaller further up the school to relect the more individual needs of girls as they approach public examinations.  In addition, those subjects of a practical nature are often taught in samller groups to allow individual access to equipment and resources.

The school day 

Begins at 8.35am with registration, usually followed by school assembly. There are six lessons in the morning and two in the afternoon which are 35 or 40 minutes long.

Girls have a 70-minute lunch break during which they can choose to participate in one of the many extra-curricular activities or study support clubs on offer. School finishes at 3.45pm, after which there is a further programme of extra-curricular activities.

Before and after school care

The school is open from 8.00am. The dining room is open for breakfast and girls may use classroom facilities before registration. Girls may stay at school after lessons finish to take part in the numerous after-school activities and supervised study until 6.00pm. Tea is provided.

Catering

Girls have a choice of meat, vegetarian and pasta dishes, all served with fresh vegetables and/or salad. A selection of puddings is available, as well as fresh fruit. All meals are freshly prepared on the premises daily and care is taken to use good quality ingredients. A lunch committee comprising girls of all ages meets regularly to discuss and advise on school meals.

Health

A fully qualified nurse (Matron) is in attendance during the school day, ensuring any health concerns are addressed on site and parents notified when necessary. We keep records of any allergies or medical conditions a girl may have. An inoculation programme is carried out following national guidelines.

Special needs

A Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator ensures that pupils across the ability range are able to learn in a way that meets their individual needs. We can arrange for girls who may require support to be assessed, in consultation with parents, and individual lessons can be timetabled.

Uniform

All girls in Years 7-11 are required to wear school uniform, which can be purchased through a local shop. Sales of second-hand uniform are organised by the Parents' Association. Sixth formers do not wear uniform but are expected to dress suitably and in accordance with our guidelines.

Links with Warwick School

We believe that our girls obtain the best of both worlds, being educated in a single sex environment while reaping co-educational benefits from our close links with nearby Warwick School. We offer a range of optional extra-curricular activities with Warwick School and run a joint activities programme for sixth formers. We regularly put on joint music and drama productions and share facilities where appropriate.

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