Music

Our exceptional Music School offers state-of-the-art facilities designed to inspire and nurture the musical talents of King’s High pupils. This high-tech, acoustically tuned space includes:

• A stunning auditorium and Conservatoire-style performance spaces.
• A rehearsal studio, complete with an organ from Birmingham Royal Conservatoire.
• Two music classrooms and a keyboard suite equipped with Cubase and Sibelius workstations.
• A percussion studio, 14 practice rooms, a music library, and ample instrument storage.

Our talented musicians thrive in this creative environment, with many pursuing exciting musical opportunities after Sixth Form, including at the prestigious Birmingham Conservatoire.

Sport

We are proud to offer a wide range of opportunities at King’s for students to explore and develop their sporting interests through both curricular and co-curricular activities. Whether pursuing competitive team sports or enjoying recreational play, sport at King’s is truly for everyone.

Inspiring a Love for Sport

We aim to inspire students to engage meaningfully with physical activity, recognizing its role in supporting wellbeing and mental health. Sport is an integral part of the King’s experience, fostering habits that extend far beyond school life.

Our students compete successfully at County, Regional, and National levels, with some earning representative honours at National and International levels. At the same time, we celebrate recreational participation, ensuring every pupil can develop their talents, build confidence, and enjoy sport in a way that resonates with them.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Our new Sports Centre enhances our already excellent provision, featuring:

• A fully-equipped Fitness Suite with cutting-edge cardiovascular equipment, free weights, and plyometric boxes.
• A sprung-floor gymnasium for gymnastics, trampolining, and more.
• Modern changing rooms with showers and 500 lockers.

We also boast eight netball/tennis courts, two Astro Turf pitches, and access to Foundation facilities such as the swimming pool, 3G pitch, and climbing wall at Warwick Sports Centre.

Sports Tours

Students enjoy enriching trips, including Junior Hockey and Netball tours to Holland and Jersey, and Senior tours to South Africa, where they compete against local schools and clubs. Other highlights include attending the All England Badminton Finals, Superleague netball matches, and a Tennis tour to Portugal.

Talented Athlete Programme

Our Talented Athlete Programme supports students aspiring to excel at the highest level. Partnering with Athlete Evolution, we provide strength and conditioning, profiling, wellbeing mentoring, and inspirational talks. The programme progresses through Aspire to Elite levels, adapting to each athlete's development.

At King’s, there is truly something for everyone—every level, every interest, every passion. We ensure our students leave with a lifelong love of sport and physical activity.

 

Drama

Whether students aspire to careers in the performing arts or wish to build confidence and public speaking skills, Drama at King’s High offers something for everyone. We believe Drama not only captivates and inspires audiences but also hones vital transferable life skills for those who study it.

Drama is a popular choice at A Level, with over 80 students currently pursuing it at examination level. These courses build on foundational skills developed in earlier years, deepening techniques for creating, performing, and analysing drama. Students benefit from workshops, masterclasses, and trips throughout the year, as well as collaborative courses and productions with Warwick School's drama department, with whom the A Level is jointly taught.

Our Autumn Term Production is a highlight of the year, offering students the chance to work intensively with staff and professional designers. Performances, held in Warwick Hall in partnership with Warwick School, showcase the students’ drive and talent as they perform to the highest standard.

The department offers a wide range of enriching experiences, including workshops and masterclasses with renowned theatre companies such as Highly Sprung, Frantic Assembly, and The National Theatre Connections Festival. Students have performed at prestigious venues such as the Warwick Arts Centre and the Royal & Derngate Theatre in Northampton.

Sixth Form performance award students take on leadership roles by running drama clubs for younger pupils. Collaborative opportunities abound, including Altiora—a physical theatre group in partnership with Motionhouse—and the Saturday morning Foundation Youth Theatre.

Theatre visits are a key feature of our Drama programme, with students enjoying trips to see a variety of genres throughout the year. Residential weekends in London and international trips, such as a joint visit to New York with Warwick School, further enrich the students' experience, broadening their appreciation of drama on a global scale.