Transforming and nurturing young lives for over 450 years, King Edward’s Witley is a vibrant and academically ambitious independent school offering co-educational boarding and day education for pupils aged 11 to 18.
A proudly diverse community with strong foundations rooted in kindness and mutual respect, we aim for pupils to flourish academically, socially and emotionally through varied and inspiring educational and pastoral journeys tailored to individual needs, strengths and personalities. Our heritage, rich in generosity of spirit, compassion and inclusiveness, resonates in a thriving present where our pupils are aspirational but kind and unpretentious in nature.
Inspiring young leaders, inventors, creatives, entrepreneurs, designers and problem-solvers of the future, we provide an environment which empowers every child to grasp opportunities with both hands, to become highly motivated creative thinkers – agile and self-disciplined. Seeking to foster a lifelong love of learning, our approach supports pupils to develop confidence in exploring and shaping their personal interests, identity and principles. To find their passions, develop emotional connection and empathy, to be ambitious for themselves and for others, and to find that feeling of belonging and wellbeing which can inspire us all to positively view, describe, interpret and interact with our broader world.
Over 470 First to Sixth Form pupils (Years 7 to 13) from England and from over 30 other countries across the globe enjoy a home away from home within our 100-acre learning environment which inspires curiosity, ignites passions and prompts discovery; a perfect space for pupils to grow and shape their futures.
Years 7 and 8 constitute the Lower School and are accommodated in Queen Mary House, with shared communal facilities for boys and girls. From Year 9 upwards, boys and girls live in six modern, purpose-built paired houses where the accommodation and study areas are separate but everyone can come together in the shared communal facilities on the ground floor.
Admission. Children are normally admitted at 11+, 13+ and 16+, but if space allows they may be admitted at other times. All admissions information may be found at www.kesw.org/admissions Fees per term (2025-2026). Boarders: Lower School £15,258, Year 9–11 £15,552, Pre-Sixth Form and Sixth Form £16,320, including all boarding and tuition fees.
Day Pupils: Lower School £8,373, Year 9–11 £9,473, Pre-Sixth Form and Sixth Form £9,662 including meals. Individual music tuition in piano, organ, singing and all orchestral instruments is available. Fees include VAT.
Bursaries. The School has an endowment providing support for children whose circumstances make boarding a particular need. Awards are reviewed annually with regard to parental circumstances and to school fees. They may be given in conjunction with Local Education Authority grants or help from a charitable trust. T
Scholarships. Academic, Art, Drama, DT, Music and Sports Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ or 16+ for entry to the Sixth Form. These awards will be up to a maximum of 10% of full fees but may be augmented in case of financial need. Children of serving members of the armed forces will be considered for a discount.
Governors & Staff:
Treasurer and Chairman of Governors: Mrs Lesley Moon
Head: Mrs Joanna Wright, BA, PGCE
Deputy Head: David Corran
Deputy Head Co-Curriculum: Mark Harrison
Deputy Head Academic: Anthony Kirk-Burgess, BSc