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 23 Apr
Bridewell AI – Future Proofing Every Pupil’s Education
In 2024 we embarked on an exciting journey to harness Artificial Intelligence, working with university partners, researchers and pioneering experts in this field to empower Bridewell pupils with advanced skills to thrive and do good in our rapidly changing world....
Bridewell AI - Future Proofing Every Pupil’s Education
We are proud to announce that we are embarking on an exciting journey to harness Artificial Intelligence, working with university partners, researchers and pioneering experts in this field to reimagine the role of technology in our approach to education and to empower Bridewell pupils with advanced skills to thrive and do good in our rapidly changing world.
Our advanced AI aims to provide an additional support framework in our teacher-led environments, to inspire fresh thinking and human creativity though which all pupils can innovate, adapt and apply critical thinking to support collaboration, learning pathways and academic excellence.
We’ve kicked off our journey with staff visits to our collaborators at Royal Holloway, and welcoming researchers from the University of Surrey`s Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Digital Media Inclusion (CDT) to a working session with our year 7 pupils. We are working hand in hand with all our partners to ensure an inspiring experience and meaningful outcomes for all Bridewell pupils.
Bridewell Schools. Bright futures powered by human intelligence, empowered by AI.
Much more will follow around these innovative developments. In the meantime, to learn more about our brilliant development partners please select the link in our bio.
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This short film captures a pivotal moment in our journey at King Edward`s Witley—achieving the Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction.
More than a badge, this recognition marked a shift. It catalysed the founding of the City of London Youth Natural Environment Board (YNEB)—a bold, youth-led platform for driving environmental governance from the ground up.
In collaboration with Mr Simon Lightman, Sustainability Lead, we are especially proud of the leadership shown by Jacob Sprake and Olivier Hinds, whose clarity of vision and commitment to systems change continue to inspire. Their work has helped shape YNEB into a space where young people are not just heard—but empowered to act, challenge, and lead.
At King Edward`s we’ve committed to going beyond symbolic sustainability. This film reflects that—showcasing how a school community, when trusted and energised, can spark something far greater than itself.
#sustainability #youthinaction #citizenship #empowewredtoact #earthday
Join our Summer SIXTH FORM OPEN MORNING series on SATURDAY, 17th MAY.
Prepare to take flight at King Edward’s. Our global outlook and individualised approach to learning is reassuring and life changing for our Sixth Form students. We provide dedicated space for dynamic, ambitious learning and achievement as you zone in on your passions and academic interests. We work with you to cement the groundwork as you prepare to take flight to the independent experiences you’ll enjoy at university, in an apprenticeship, or in your chosen career.
Join us on a tour of our stunning historic grounds and explore our outstanding facilities and superbly broad co-curricular offering. Talk with inspirational students, dedicated staff and our head, Mrs Joanna Wright, who will be on hand to answer your all important questions.
Contact our team at admissions@kesw.org or call us on +44 (0)1428 686735 to learn more.
#bridewellschools #exceptionallearning #studentcare #keswopenmornings
Wishing our wonderful King Edward’s Witley community and Bridewell family a joyful and peaceful Easter weekend with your loved ones, wherever you may be.
#exceptionalcommunity #bridewellfamily #easter
🎶 Inspiring teachers, uplifting music 🎶
We are delighted to share that the wonderfully talented Mr Theodore Frazer, (baritone) will accompanied by Mr James Perkins on the organ performing a short concert at King Edward’s as part of the `Year of the Organ` run by the Royal College of Organists.
The concert is at the KESW Chapel starting at 5pm and lasting around 35 mins.
No booking is required, entry is free and all are welcome, so please do pop in and join us for a real musical treat.
#exceptionalmusic #inspiringteachers #yearoftheorgan #bridewellschools
⭐️ “There are NO LIMITS”⭐️
“I wanted to say thank you for the opportunity for our children to explore the world of work. There are so many roles that didn’t exist when a good number of parents left school. It makes it hard for us to help guide. Meanwhile, traditional jobs are still invaluable but not always considered.
My daughter is a police cadet and from the experience is now determined to go to university to study Criminology, with the ambition of joining the force.
Her ballet shoes sit alongside her police boots, reminding us that there are no limits”.
Kind words from a parent to our Careers and Higher Education team following our recent careers networking event. We endeavour to support pupils to make fully informed decisions as they prepare to fly.
#careerpathways #bridewellschools #exceptionalcoaching #nolimits
Join our Middle School (Year 9-11) Summer OPEN MORNING series on SATURDAY, 17th MAY.
Proudly diverse and generous of spirit, we are a co-educational day and boarding school and community with a difference. We offer outstanding individualised learning and pastoral journeys which allow young people to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Join us on a tour of our stunning historic grounds and explore our outstanding facilities and superbly broad co-curricular offering. Talk with inspirational pupils, dedicated staff and our head, Mrs Joanna Wright, who will be on hand to answer your all important questions.
Reserve your place now via kesw.org/open or, simply get in touch with our Admissions team at admissions@kesw.org or 01428 686735
We are incredibly proud of our Year 7 pupil Maddie’s continuing successes in the pool. Recently, Maddie has set a new Scottish Age Group Long Course Record in the 800m Freestyle in Sheffield, and won a remarkable 9 races at the Scottish National Age Groups Swimming Championships in Aberdeen!
Maddie’s performance exemplifies the dedication, resilience and pursuit of excellence we celebrate at King Edward’s.
Congratulations, Maddie, on your brilliant achievements!
#KESW #bridewellschools #exceptionalsport #celebratingsuccess @keswsport #scottishswimming
An Animazing Day for 1st Formers at KESW! 💫
Our 1st Form pupils recently enjoyed an exciting visit from Animazing, an interactive educational experience that brings a variety of animals into the classroom.
The sessions supported the pupils’ curriculum learning in biology, building on their earlier work creating cell models. From owls and snakes to tortoises and frogs, the pupils were able to observe and even handle many fascinating creatures.
Ms Street, who organised the visit, shared:
“The pupils saw and touched a variety of animals ranging from a Barn Owl to a Pygmy Hedgehog to a Royal Python. There were many amazed reactions as they learnt how frogs absorb substances through their skin, the tremendous lifespan of Galapagos tortoises, and how global warming is affecting the birth rate of male crocodiles.”
We look forward to welcoming Animazing back to KESW in the future.
#bridewellschools #KESW #learninginaction #inspiredbynature
Adventure, Growth & Resilience 🧭
At King Edward’s Witley, we’re proud to support our pupils as they rise to challenges that build confidence, leadership, and independence.
Earlier this term, nine 5th Form pupils completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Qualifying Expedition in the South Downs, following their practice expedition in the New Forest last September.
Meanwhile, twelve Lower Sixth Form pupils undertook a three-day training expedition in the Peak District as part of their journey towards the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. It was an unforgettable experience in resilience, with pupils demonstrating exceptional perseverance and collaboration.
#KESW #DofE #silverexpedition #goldexpedition #southdowns #peakdistrict #unitedbydiversity
