A very warm welcome to King Edward’s Witley. Vibrant, academically ambitious & generous of spirit.
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…
Explore our school - inspiring curiosity, igniting passions and prompting discovery.
Just one hour from Gatwick, Heathrow & London Waterloo, King Edward’s is exceptionally well located and easily accessible.
The perfect setting for local and international pupils.
Explore Lower School Life
at Queen Mary House (Years 7-8)
QMH. A happy hub of opportunity bursting with the energy of our youngest pupils beginning the task of discovering where life will take them...
Individual Growth in Middle School Life
(Years 9-11)
Individualised journeys shaping academic excellence. A breadth of academic study and co-curricular activities providing the platform for the broadest future opportunities for all…
Sixth Form Life
- Preparing to Fly
As your future direction of travel begins to move into clearer focus, we cement the groundwork together and you prepare to take flight and travel through life with skill, confidence and happiness.
Join us at an Open Morning
A great way to experience what life is like at King Edward’s Witley is to join us for an Open Morning.
You will have the opportunity to talk to pupils and teachers about what makes our school such a special place, and to ask any questions you have about life here.
Friday, 21st March 2025, from 9.30am to 1pm
Join us for a Personal Tour & experience our extraordinary everyday school life
Personal visits usually last around 90-minutes including a meeting with our Head, Mrs Joanna Wright, and opportunities to meet with pupils and tour our excellent facilities.
News & HIGHLIGHTS from across our Community
Posted 30 May
Sports Day 2025
Sports Day 2025 was nothing short of spectacular—brought our school community together for a full afternoon of energy, competition, and unforgettable spirit. Pupils from across the year groups took to the fields in full house colours, cheered on by peers,...
What a brilliant afternoon in the sun! Students lined up to soak our brave prefects and teachers — all in support of @charliespromisecharity
£1 = 2 water balloons = a LOT of laughter.
Thanks to everyone who joined in and donated 💙
#CharliesPromise #KESW #charityevent #bridewellschools
So, we shared the pre-match build up … and now we are very proud to provide a round-up of a truly great day for our U15 boys football team and our whole School community at the ESFA National Cup Final at The Hawthorns.
An enormous thank you to everyone who supported our lads- whether vocal in the stands, watching live on YouTube, or lighting up the comments on our community group chats, your positivity and enthusiasm was incredible. Our huge thanks also to our three brilliant pupil pundits for their professionalism and great commentary.
To our dedicated @keswsport coaches who guided and supported these boys with strategy and heart before, during and after this competition - bravo.
And to this group of brilliantly talented, decent young men who had us all on the edge of our seats, gave it their all and played a terrific match; what sportsmanship to be so gracious, resilient and united as that final whistle blew. You should be incredibly proud.
All eyes on 2026… we’ll be ready. See you there. #esfa #playstationcup #kesw #keswsport #eyeson2026
A fantastic morning of team building for our Lower School (Queen Mary House) pupils to get stuck in to yesterday. A series of fun challenges that tested lots of important life skills: communication, planning, collaboration, innovative thinking, leadership and resilience under pressure.
Some great results. Together Everyone Achieves More!
#teamspirit #leaders #bridewellschools #lifeskills
🏄♀️ 🌊 Oh, we do like to be beside the sea side!
Our action packed Lower School activity week got off to a cracking start on Monday. A day filled with fun, collaboration, and stretch, our pupils took to the beaches of West Wittering for a good dollop of sun & surf with a side order of service!
The day included surfing, mega SUP, body boarding, beach volleyball and a beach clean up which the pupils undertook with great energy and positive spirits.
#millionmileclean #beachfun #makingadifference #taketothewaves
#teamwork
We are looking forward to warmly welcoming pupils, families, staff and over 150 alumni to our annual Bridewell family Founder’s Day celebration at King Edward’s on Saturday 28th June.
Exhibitions will be open from 14:30 with our Boys 1st XI cricket also playing at home.
Our awesome ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition will take place from 15:30 followed by our quintessentially wonderful Proms, Picnic & Pimms in the Park from 18:00, bringing our day to a brilliant close.
Bridewell family, please book your spot for Proms, Picnic & Pimms by heading over to https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EWOH
For frequently asked questions, head to
https://www.kesw.org/2025/05/19/summer-proms-in-the-park-picnic-pimms/
#honouringthepast #celebratingthepresent
#embracingthefuture #bridewellschools
We are thrilled to share that International SeaKeepers Society UK have launched the International Junior SeaKeepers Programme (IJSK) with ten pupils and nine dedicated educators from King Edward’s Witley.
We enjoyed an excellent initial session with our pupils sharing their passions, interests and aspirations, followed by the SeaKeepers representatives sharing more information about the programme, highlighting the international communication, networking opportunities and professional development workshops that are available throughout this inaugural initiative.
The IJSK programme invites the pupils to create a Science Communication project to share a chosen aspect of marine research or ocean conservation with both local and international audiences.
We are very excited to see our KESW Junior Seakeepers grow throughout the programme and become future ocean stewards.
Global citizenship begins in Bridewell Schools, for the betterment of all.
#seakeepers #oceanconservation #citizenship #bridewellschools
🎭 Shakespeare and Cake! 🍰
Rehearsals are underway and we are poised to enjoy a fabulous Queen Mary House (Lower School) open air performance celebration of Shakespeare’s finest on the Head’s lawn next week.
Just one part of an activity week packed with fun and creativity, our year 7 and 8 pupils will spend a day baking delicious treats, diving into a stage combat workshop, and rehearsing for their very own Shakespeare Shorts performances. Every member of QMH will take to the stage for this joyful & delicious event.
A big old dollop of Cake & Culture… well, what’s not to love?!
#shakespeareshorts #bringingdramatolife #cakeandculture #openairdrama #dramaforall #bridewellschools
Sports Day 2025 was nothing short of spectacular—brought our school community together for a full afternoon of energy, competition, and unforgettable spirit. Pupils from across the year groups took to the fields in full house colours, cheered on by peers, staff, and led with pride by their Housemasters.
From sprint finishes to high jumps, it was a day packed with healthy competition, camaraderie, laughter—and of course, ice creams in the sun.
At King Edward’s, we champion resilience, belonging, and the courage to try—values that shone through in every event and every pupil who stepped onto the track. This is what strength of character looks like, and we couldn’t be prouder.
#KESW @keswsport #KESWSportsDay #communityinaction #SportsDay2025 #bridewellschools
WALK WITH PURPOSE. LEAD WITH HEART.
Two young women never known to rest on their laurels, on the day after their final A-Level exams, Emily and Elena will set off on a week long, 100-mile charitable walk across the South Downs Way.
They will be walking for two very impactful charities close to their hearts - The Foundation Centre, an independent charity supporting cancer patients and Emerge Advocacy which brings critical support and a voice of hope to young people in crisis.
If you would like to find out more about their challenge or donate please have a look at their Go Fund Me page.
https://gofund.me/73acf138 (VISIT THE LINK IN OUR BIO)
Emily & Elena, we wish you the very best of luck with your incredible endeavour. We are rooting for you (and your feet!) and can’t wait to welcome you back for our Music School BBQ on your final day!
Go well. 🌟🌟
#determination #charitableendeavour
#leadingwithheart #bridewellschools
We are very proud to share that Mr Simon Lightman, our Head of Philosophy & Religious Studies and Assistant Head of House, has been awarded the prestigious Robert J. Jones Award for Environmental Education by the Educators’ Trust.
Nominated by Abigail Tinkler, Head of Learning for the Natural Environment at the City of London Corporation, the award recognises Simon’s outstanding leadership in transformative sustainability education and celebrates his pioneering contribution and unwavering belief in the power of young people to shape a more just and sustainable future.
We congratulate Simon on this tremendous achievement which we are certain will inspire and empower our young people to find a positive voice and use it for the betterment of all.
For the full story, head over to the news section of our website KESW.org/news-and-events
#sustainability #youthinaction #citizenship #bridewellschools #empoweredtoact
