Friday Feature: Mr Simon Lightman
🏀 Queen Mary House (Lower School) pupil, Casper continues to impress on the basketball court, recently earning Player of the Year (MVP) with Worthing Thunder in the National League.
He has also been selected for the England Aspire regional pathway U13 squad—recognised as one of the top 25 players in the South East, a year ahead of his age group.
We are very proud to support his outstanding achievements.
#keswsport #bridewellschools #mvp #worthingthunder
We are absolutely buzzing with excitement as our brilliant U15 boys football team head off to The Hawthorns - the home of West Bromwich Albion, for the ESFA National Cup Final tomorrow.
A force to be reckoned with, this team has grown and played together since the age of 11. Supported by our BRILLIANT sports coaches @keswsport, they have been INCREDIBLE throughout this competition and represented us all tremendously both on and off the pitch.
Our whole School community is SO PROUD of you lads and will be with you in heart and full voice tomorrow as 200 pupils, staff, parents and supporters take to the stands to cheer you on.
Good luck boys- we know you’re going to smash it. Let’s go KESW💥
#teamwork #commitment #soproud #wearefootball #bridewellschools #listenfortheroar
Our dedicated ski squad recently competed in the NSSA Outdoor League qualifiers at Southampton, achieving strong times.
Owen and Ethan progressed to the National Schools Finals in Gloucester, where KESW secured 2nd place in the Senior School Team category—just 0.5 seconds shy of first. Congratulations to all involved on this outstanding achievement.
#keswsport #bridewellschools #nssa @keswsport
We are absolutely delighted to announce our new Head Pupils, Abi A and Peter B.
Selected from a strong cohort, Abi and Peter exemplify the qualities of integrity, generosity of spirit and leadership that inspire our School community and will add great value to our pupil voice.
Congratulations to both on your very well-deserved achievement, we have no doubt that you will excel in your new roles and wish you all the very best as you embark on this exciting new journey.
Our great thanks to Oliver J and Emily C for all of your excellent work over the past year and for passing the Head Pupil baton so strongly.
#kesw #pupilvoice #studentleadership #bridewellschools #ambassadors
We are delighted to share that the Good Schools Guide has recently published it’s review of King Edward’s Witley.
A short read that highlights the very many strengths of our School, our pupil voice is reflected throughout along with parental and reviewer reflections on all areas of our educational and pastoral offering.
The independent review describes our School as ‘a broad church in terms of sports, arts and academics - ‘with something for everyone’, reflecting varied pupil journeys tailored to individual needs, strengths and personalities.
Please do head over to our website to read the review in full https://www.kesw.org/good-schools-guide-review-2025/
#goodschoolsguide #bridewellschool #abroadchurch
JOIN US for our annual, quintessentially wonderful Proms in the Park, Picnic and Pimms at King Edward’s School Witley. A highlight of our Founder’s Day celebrations, this event is our very own version of Glyndebourne - where conviviality and community meets musical magic.
You are warmly invited to pack a picnic, a travel rug or a deck chair or two and join us on the Chapel lawn to enjoy our beautiful School grounds and catch up with Bridewell friends, old and new, over a glass of Pimms or a soft drink if you prefer.
You can expect a fantastic evening of colourful music courtesy of our wonderful pupils and music scholars. Our Orchestra, Jazz Band, Brass ensemble, Chamber ensembles, Bands, Saxophone Ensemble, Junior Camerata and soloists are poised to entertain and delight.
So... dress up or dress down, bring a flag... or two... but mostly, we’d love you to just bring you.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
To book your FREE place, head 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/
#musicalexcellence #exceptionalmusic #quintecentiallywonderful #bridewellschools
On Tuesday evening we were delighted to welcome members of our School community along with many new guests who came from far and wide to share an inspirational musical evening with organist extraordinaire, Roger Sayer in the chapel at King Edward’s Witley. As the original Interstellar organist put heart and soul in to his performance, our illuminated organ truly sang out. The Interstellar film score as well as Holst’s ‘Planet Suite’ filled the chapel and took us on an incredible musical journey accompanied by powerful video excerpts from the movie and approach/lander missions to Jupiter, Venus and Mars.
A humorous and humble storyteller, Roger shared his extraordinary experience of being personally selected by Hans Zimmer to play the Interstellar score - stories which held us all completely captivated. With huge generosity, Roger stayed after his performance to talk with many organ and Interstellar enthusiasts who queued with excitement to ask their questions and share a moment with him.
A huge thank you to Roger and to all who joined us for another superb evening of music at King Edward’s - one which truly reminded us of the power of music and what it is to feel unified through our shared experiences of it.
#kingedwardsmusic #interstellar10 #musicalinspiration #exceptionalmusic #bridewellschools @rogersayerorganist
Join our Whole School (Year 7-Sixth Form) Summer OPEN MORNING this 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 https://kesw.openapply.com/events/new?only=opendays or, simply get in touch with our Admissions team at admissions@kesw.org or 01428 686735
Tomorrow! ✨
INTERSTELLAR 10 comes to KING EDWARD`S, WITLEY!
Virtuosic and versatile, international organ star ROGER SAYER was chosen by composer HANS ZIMMER to create the prominent organ role for CHRISTOPHER NOLAN`s blockbusting film INTERSTELLAR. Since the release of the movie 10 years ago, the music from Interstellar
has developed a huge following, introducing the organ to many audiences for the first time.
Interstellar 10 follows the drama and intense emotions of the story line interweaving the main themes from the movie including Cornfield Chase, Stay, and No Time for Caution in one continuous captivating performance.
We are absolutely thrilled to be part of Roger Sayer`s acclaimed GLOBAL TOUR with a one night only experience where Roger will share his experience of working with Zimmer and Nolan before playing his own unique and extraordinary version of the Interstellar
soundtrack.
Book your tickets here: www.trybooking.com/uk/EPYX
Tickets - £15.00 or Senior Citizens and children £10.00. Tickets for pupils of the Bridewell Royal Hospital are free of charge.
Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day - an important occasion to celebrate the freedoms fought for on our behalf and to remember the sacrifices made.
A great many schools were committed to the high service of our nation during World War II, but King Edward`s Witley perhaps paid more than most, not only through tragic loss of life but also the requisitioning of its school buildings by the Admiralty.
Renamed HMS Mercury, our school site was used as a base to develop naval radar. Some say the `Battle of the Atlantic` and other operations were won over the playing fields of Witley.
In moments of reflection, we were grateful to Christopher Hudson (OW 1958) for a commemorative flyby to honour those who served.
We were also delighted to welcome residents from Surrey Heights care centre and Surrey Hills nursing centre for an afternoon tea, joined by Chris and Margaret Ensor née Hill (OW 1959).
As a whole community, we will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
#VEDay80 #KESW #BridewellSchools #RememberingTogether
