The Good Schools Guide – Review 2025
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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.
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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
Enormous thanks to Christopher Hudson (OW 1958) who took to the skies and flew over our school in a commemorative flyby to mark #VEDay80 — in honour of all those who lost their lives. We are forever in their debt.
#KESWitley #VEDay #VictoryInEuropeDay #BridewellSchools
Mr Campbell and Mrs Meyer wish our 5th Form the very best of luck for their exams as they start their study leave. #bridewellschools #goodluck #youvegotthis #flightpath
We can’t wait to welcome Roger Sayer next Tuesday for INTERSTELLAR 10 – an unforgettable evening with the acclaimed organist hand-picked by Hans Zimmer for the Interstellar film score.
For full event details and to book your seat, visit www.trybooking.com/uk/EPYX or click the link in our bio.
Hans Zimmer’s Interstellar score is one of his most emotionally powerful and ambitious works. Instead of relying on his usual heavy percussion and bold orchestration, Zimmer took a more intimate and spiritual approach, building much of the score around a massive church organ, subtle strings, and ambient textures. The result is a haunting, almost sacred sound that mirrors the film’s themes of love, time, and the unknown. Tracks like
“Cornfield Chase” and “No Time for Caution” evoke both wonder and urgency, with the organ’s deep, echoing tones giving the feeling of floating through space and time. Zimmer’s score doesn’t just accompany the visuals — it elevates them, turning Interstellar into a deeply emotional experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
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We can’t wait to welcome Roger Sayer next Tuesday for INTERSTELLAR 10 – an unforgettable evening with the acclaimed organist hand-picked by Hans Zimmer for the Interstellar film score. Experience this rare chance to hear one of the world’s finest organists live at King Edward’s, Witley.
🎟️ Book your tickets now: www.trybooking.com/uk/EPYX or by using the link in our bio.
#interstellar #hanszimmer #rogersayer #interstellar10 #keswitley
Earlier this week, our music courtyard came alive as pupils, staff and parents gathered under the Music Department marquee for an uplifting open mic evening. A celebration of creativity, confidence and connection—reflecting the vibrant spirit at the heart of our school community. #keswmusic #bridewellschools #openmic
Revision for summer exams is well under way in our vibrant lower school, Queen Mary House. We were delighted to see this fantastic piece of cross-curricular work from Rosabel in 2nd form (year 8), hand painted and a beautiful fusion of her passions for art and science.
When a pupil is given flexibility in their learning and how they present their work along with content, understanding leaps out of the page and in to life.
#exceptionallearning #bridewellschools #flexibilelearning #beautifulfusion
