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King Edward's School Witley is a private secondary-stage school in Godalming, Surrey, with a published age range of 10-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 10-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
King Edward's School Witley
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
More than 450 years of education sit behind King Edward's School Witley, a Bridewell Royal Hospital school whose identity now combines co-educational day and boarding provision. The Witley community serves the secondary years and Sixth Form, with individual needs, strengths and personalities kept at the centre of its approach.
The structure is unusually clear. Queen Mary House covers Years 7 and 8, Middle School takes pupils through Years 9 to 11, and Sixth Form completes the journey. Academic work runs alongside co-curricular activity and pastoral support, with day pupils and boarders sharing the same wider community rather than following separate versions of school life.
Boarding is integral to the experience, with boarding houses, weekend life and guardianship arrangements forming part of the admissions conversation. Lower School, Middle School and Sixth Form routes are available, international applications are welcomed and scholarships form part of the application process. Open mornings and personal visits allow prospective pupils to see the houses, facilities, staff and pupils in context before submitting an application.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 7.4 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 18.9% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 7.40
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.21
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 10-19
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanna Wright
- Pupil roll
- 473 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Wormley, Godalming, Surrey
- Postcode
- GU8 5SG
- Area
- Surrey
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanna Wright
School contact
- School phone
- 01428686700
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- admissions@kesw.org
- Admissions phone
- 01428686735
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- Normal entry points are Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Sixth Form (16+). The school invites families to book an open event or personal tour and provides a prospectus request route.
Normal entry points are Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Sixth Form (16+). The school invites families to book an open event or personal tour and provides a prospectus request route.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
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Choose an entry point and contact admissions
Normal entry points are Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Sixth Form; the school also accepts other year groups when places are available.
View admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 7.4 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.21 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 18.9% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 35.88 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 18 March 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 18 March 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does King Edward's School Witley handle admissions?
King Edward's School Witley handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to King Edward's School Witley?
1. Choose an entry point and contact admissions: Normal entry points are Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Sixth Form; the school also accepts other year groups when places are available.
When are the key dates for King Edward's School Witley?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for King Edward's School Witley?
King Edward's School Witley is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 18 March 2025.