King’s High Warwick

depp1020 · 2025-02-05T21:25:00+00:00

DD and I recently attended an open evening at King’s. We liked the feel of the school but haven’t seen the school in action on a normal school day. Does anyone have any recent knowledge or experience of the school? We are looking to move to the area over summer and don’t know anyone who attends the school or any local knowledge. Many thanks.

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FiveStoryFire · 07/02/2025 10:44

No direct experience. Have heard it's good though. Highly academic and selective.

depp10201 · 07/02/2025 13:21

DD's current school is academic and selective and this ramps up in the seniors but we were hoping for a gentler school. There seem to be constant friendship issues and I'm not sure if that's due to the type of children the school attracts and the competitive element. DD is a sensitive child and doesn't enjoy the competitiveness. I did get the feeling that King's High was an academic but nurturing school and that the wellbeing of the girls was considered to be very important.

We did also visit Kingsley in Leamington and it seemed ok but I'm unsure if it would be a good fit for DD.

MamainWonderland · 15/03/2025 20:23

My daughter is in Y9. She has ASD and has not been traditionally “academic”. We moved her there from a failing state school and she has absolutely flourished. Lots of support for SEND and wellbeing and although the classes do challenge her, it has been in a very positive way. We’ve seen a massive adjustment in her attitude to learning and she really seems to be enjoying it now! Even where she has found things harder, the teachers have been incredibly kind and supportive and there has been a significant increase in her test results and in her general happiness in the classroom. Loads of opportunities to explore all their talents too - art, lots of drama, music and sport. Genuinely has been the best decision for our sensitive daughter.

Scutterbug · 15/03/2025 20:29

My old school! We considered it at 6th form for my eldest but opted for grammar in the end. I really like the school, I’m glad it has had the new building as although the old school was so interesting in the old buildings, it could not grow.

depp10201 · 18/03/2025 04:37

MamainWonderland · 15/03/2025 20:23

My daughter is in Y9. She has ASD and has not been traditionally “academic”. We moved her there from a failing state school and she has absolutely flourished. Lots of support for SEND and wellbeing and although the classes do challenge her, it has been in a very positive way. We’ve seen a massive adjustment in her attitude to learning and she really seems to be enjoying it now! Even where she has found things harder, the teachers have been incredibly kind and supportive and there has been a significant increase in her test results and in her general happiness in the classroom. Loads of opportunities to explore all their talents too - art, lots of drama, music and sport. Genuinely has been the best decision for our sensitive daughter.

I'm glad you that your DD is being well supported at King's. How has she found the girls and making friendships in general? Is she coping well with the homework expectations?

One of my concerns is that after a full on day at school, the girls are expected to complete approx an hour of homework in Year 7, which increases year on year, and doesn't leave a lot of time for much needed downtime.

Did you consider The Kingsley School when you moved your daughter?