King Edward's Witley
King Edward's Witley is a co-ed boarding and day school in Godalming, Surrey, educating pupils aged 11 - 18 and founded in 1553. Boarding fees are £15,258 - £16,320 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About King Edward's Witley
The story, ethos and character of King Edward's Witley.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Wright
Our mission reflects our proud history, thriving present and bright future and is 'to create educational journeys with opportunities and shared experiences that transform the lives of our united community'. Over 480 pupils from years 7 to 13 (first to sixth form) flourish in our co-educational school within a 100 acre learning environment which inspires curiosity, ignites passions and prompts discovery.
We have been united in our diversity since our foundation in 1553. Most of our students transitioned to Russell Group Universities, in 2024 including Cambridge, Imperial College, UCL and LSE after taking their academic qualifications, which now include BTEC and level 3 courses in sport, music and technology, as well as our A level programmes.
We are proud of our students' diverse aspirations, and their onward journeys from our school reflect their ambition.
Their inquisition is reflected in the breadth of programmes our leavers enjoy; in 2024 alone, these included English, Engineering, Fashion Management, Football Coaching, Industrial Economics, Illustration, Medicine and Modern Languages amongst many more.
At King Edward's, we offer day, full boarding, weekly boarding and flexi-boarding opportunities and we seek to curate excellent school experiences, enabling our pupils to realise their ambitions and potential, and which are truly bespoke to their individual needs, strengths and personalities.
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Academics at King Edward's Witley
What pupils study at King Edward's Witley — and where it takes them.
This section provides information on: The curriculum, performing and creative arts, English as an additional , and special educational needs (SEN). About the curriculum At King Edward's, our pupils are successful in a wide range of GCSEs and A levels, and BTEC/Level 3 qualifications in Music Technology, Food Science and Nutrition and Sport.
Our bespoke Pre-Sixth Course is a one-year intensive IGCSE programme, primarily intended for international students as an ideal preparation for a full Sixth Form programme at King Edward's. Read more: https://www. kesw. org/sixth-form/pre-sixth/ +3 photos Performing and creative arts Drama is an important part of life at King Edward's empowering vital skills for life.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Each year around 2/3 of our pupils transition to Russell Group Universities, with others moving to specialist universities, medical schools and University of London colleges. In 2024 our leavers transitioned to: City, University of London, Durham University (3), Imperial College London, King's College London (4), Kingston, Lancaster, LSE, Nottingham Trent University, Oxford Brookes University, St Mary's University, UCL (2), Manchester (2), Bath, Cambridge, Essex (2), Exeter (6), Kent, Leeds (2), Nottingham (3), Portsmouth, Reading, Southampton (2), St Andrew's, Sussex (2), UAL (2), Warwick, Westminster (2), Winchester
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at King Edward's Witley
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at King Edward's Witley.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 2, Mixed 2
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
We offer full, weekly, flexible and occasional boarding to help pupils that benefit from a boarding education. As well as our British boarders, almost all of our international pupils are full boarders. For those living closer to the School, we know boarding helps busy families' work-life balance but the greatest demand for boarding is from our pupils who love being able to fit more into their active schedules, while spending extra time with their friends and peers.
Full boarders stay at the School seven days a week, except for exeat weekends. There are two exeat weekends in most terms, which start at 4pm on Friday afternoons with pupils returning Sunday evening. Weekly boarders typically go home on a Friday evening and return to school on Sunday evening.
A genuine home away from home
Jubilee House (Upper Sixth) (Boys and Girls) Jubilee House is our brand new dedicated Upper Sixth House. It was set up to provide a bridge between school and the independent living found in university education. The house is built around shared workspaces, with ensuite boarding spaces as well as flexi-boarding provision to suit the needs of day pupils.
We have rooms for life skills in the form of a teaching kitchen, several laundries, presentation area and plenty of comfortable social space. Queen Mary House (QMH): 11-13 boys and girls (Boys and Girls) The hub of the Lower School, 1st and 2nd Forms, is Queen Mary House (QMH), an historic, impressive and family-oriented building with Mr and Mrs Gardner the House Parents.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
King Edward's Witley admissions
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school All overseas applicants will now take our own online Entrance test, Admissions will be happy to help guide you. Application procedure and entrance tests £186.00 registration fee followed by appropriate entry year online tests in Math's and 2nd Language English.
On successfully passing our entrance tests all students will have an interview with a senior member of staff. If the tests are administered overseas the interview will be via Skype/Zoom. English levels required for entry to the school Students must pass our entrance tests outlined above.
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King Edward's Witley fees & funding
What King Edward's Witley costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for King Edward's Witley.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare King Edward's Witley against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
King Edward's Witley location & travel
Where King Edward's Witley is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5SG, England Airport transfer School arranges Taxis Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0) 1428 686700 Website https://www. kesw. org/ +1 photos Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
London Heathrow 30 42 2. London Gatwick 40 50 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Witley 1 Local accommodation The Kings Arms Royal Hotel, Godalming (4.5 miles) The Rose and Crown, Godalming (4.3 miles) Holiday Inn Guildford (9.3 miles) The Mandolay Hotel Guildford (10 miles) Local area & attractions Witley is a village, with its own main line train station, in the Borough of Waverley in Surrey, centred 2.6 miles south west of the town of Godalming and 6.6 miles southwest of Guildford.
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