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King Henry VIII Preparatory School

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King Henry VIII Preparatory School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

King Henry VIII Preparatory School is a school heritage located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Place summary

King Henry VIII Preparatory School is located in the West Midlands. It is an independent preparatory school catering to younger students. The institution is part of the King Henry VIII School, which has a long-standing history in the region.

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History

Coventry Preparatory School was also known as "The Swallows", after Rev. Kenelm Swallow, who founded the school in 1920. The main building of the school was previously a large house, built in 1720. It has been owned by the Coventry School Foundation since 1992. In September 2007 the School opted to take pupils up to age 11 years and no longer accepted children aged from age 11 to 13 years. The school was re-formed in September 2008 when Coventry Preparatory School merged with King Henry VIII Junior School to form the new King Henry VIII Preparatory School. The two school sites were maintained and the Coventry Preparatory School site took pupils from three to eight years old and the King…

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Coordinates
52.3958, -1.5223
District
Coventry
Parish
Coventry, unparished area
Postcode
CV3 6PT
Parliamentary constituency
Coventry South
Established
1920
Official site
kinghenrys.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is King Henry VIII Preparatory School?
King Henry VIII Preparatory School is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV3 6PT), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
When was King Henry VIII Preparatory School built?
Built or established in 1920.
Is King Henry VIII Preparatory School free to visit?
Yes, King Henry VIII Preparatory School is free to enter.
How do I get to King Henry VIII Preparatory School?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CV3 6PT. It sits within the Coventry South parliamentary constituency.