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Term Dates 2025-2026

Autumn Term 2025

Date	Event
Term begins	Monday 1st September, Staff INSET 09.00 – 17.00
New boarders and all 3rd Form boarders arrive Other L6th boarders return	Tuesday 2nd September, 14.00-17.00 Tuesday 2nd September, 17:30
L6th day pupils return All new day pupils arrive All other boarders return	Wednesday 3rd September, 08.20 Wednesday 3rd September, 08.20 Wednesday 3rd September, 17.30
All other day pupils return	Thursday 4th September, 08.20
First exeat	Friday 26th September, 17.00 until Sunday 28th September 20.30
Admissions Ceremony	Friday 17th October, 11.15
Half term	Friday 17th October, 13.05 until Sunday 2nd November 20.30
Second exeat	Thursday 20th November, 16.00 until Sunday 23rd November 20.30 Friday 21st November, 09.00-17.00 Staff INSET
Term ends	Friday 12th December, after Carol Service

Spring Term 2026

Date	Event
Term begins	Monday 5th January, 09.00 – 17.00 Staff INSET Monday 5th January, Boarders return 19.00
First exeat	Friday 23rd January, 16.00 until Sunday 25th January 20.30
Half term	Friday 13th February, 16.00 until Sunday 22nd February 20.30
Bridewell Day	Tuesday 10th March
Second exeat	Friday 13th March, 16.00 until Sunday 15th March 20.30
Term ends	Friday 27th March

Summer Term 2026

Date	Event
Term begins	Sunday 19th April, Boarders return 19.00
First exeat	Friday 1st May, 16.00 until Monday 4th May 20.30
Half term	Friday 22nd May, 16.00 until Sunday 31st May 20.30
Awards Ceremony and Term ends	Friday 3rd July after Awards Ceremony

TERM DATES 2025-2026 Printable PDF

Term Dates 2026-2027

Autumn Term 2026

Date	Event
Term begins	Tuesday 1st September, 09.00 – 17.00 Staff INSET
New boarders and all 3rd Form boarders arrive Other L6th boarders return	Wednesday 2nd September, 14.00-17.00 Wednesday 2nd September, 17.30
L6th day pupils return All new day pupils arrive All other boarders return	Thursday 3rd September, 08.20 Thursday 3rd September, 08.20 Thursday 3rd September, 17.30
All other day pupils return	Friday 4th September, 08.20
First exeat	Friday 25th September, 17.00 until Sunday 27th September 20.30
Admissions Ceremony	Friday 16th October, 11.15
Half term	Friday 16th October, 13.05 until Sunday 1st November 20.30
Second exeat	Thursday 19th November, 16.00 until Sunday 22nd November 20.30 Friday 20th November, 09.00 – 17.00 Staff INSET
Term ends	Friday 11th December, after Carol Service

Spring Term 2025

Date	Event
Term begins	Monday 4th January, 09.00 – 17.00 Staff INSET Monday 4th January, 19.00 Boarders return
First exeat	Friday 22nd January, 16.00 until Sunday 26th January 20.30
Half term	Friday 12th February, 16.00 until Sunday 23rd February 20.30
Bridewell Day	Thursday 9th March
Second exeat	Friday 12th March, 16.00 until Sunday 14th March 20.30
Term ends	Friday 25th March

Summer Term 2025

Date	Event
Term begins	Sunday 18th April, 19.00 Boarders return
First exeat	Friday 30th April, 16.00 until Monday 3rd May 20.30
Half term	Friday 28th May, 16.00 until Sunday 6th June 20.30
Awards Ceremony and Term ends	Friday 2nd July, after Awards Ceremony

Term Dates 2026-2027 Printable PDF

Design Technology at King Edward’s Witley, where innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning come to life. 💡📐

Housed in a purpose-built and fully furnished facility, our Design Technology department is a hub of creativity and industry where cutting edge tools meet vivid imagination.

Pupils have the opportunity to immerse themselves in weekly lessons that explore a variety of projects and develop an awareness of how great design and of technology positively benefits in a rapidly changing society.

Whether it’s crafting a model, building a prototype, or experimenting with new techniques, every project is an opportunity to learn and innovate.

Visit kesw.org/admissions to find out more.

#kesw #designtechnology #futureready #bridewellschools #imagineandcreate

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Design Technology at King Edward’s Witley, where innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning come to life. 💡📐

Housed in a purpose-built and fully furnished facility, our Design Technology department is a hub of creativity and industry where cutting edge tools meet vivid imagination.

Pupils have the opportunity to immerse themselves in weekly lessons that explore a variety of projects and develop an awareness of how great design and of technology positively benefits in a rapidly changing society.

Whether it’s crafting a model, building a prototype, or experimenting with new techniques, every project is an opportunity to learn and innovate.

Visit kesw.org/admissions to find out more.

#kesw #designtechnology #futureready #bridewellschools #imagineandcreate

🦆💙 QMH Duck Hunt for Charlie’s Promise

Our Lower School pupils had a fantastic time taking part in the Rubber Duck Hunt earlier this month — organised in support of our School Charity, @charliespromisecharity.

Hidden ducks, big smiles, and brilliant teamwork… and thanks to your generosity, we raised over £100 through this fun-filled event!

This marks the final QMH fundraiser of the year, as we draw to a close on a powerful and meaningful partnership with Charlie’s Promise - a charity raising awareness of knife crime in memory of Charlie Cosser.

#CharliesPromise #QMH #LowerSchoolLife #StopKnifeCrime #education #educational #strongertogether

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🦆💙 QMH Duck Hunt for Charlie’s Promise

Our Lower School pupils had a fantastic time taking part in the Rubber Duck Hunt earlier this month — organised in support of our School Charity, @charliespromisecharity.

Hidden ducks, big smiles, and brilliant teamwork… and thanks to your generosity, we raised over £100 through this fun-filled event!

This marks the final QMH fundraiser of the year, as we draw to a close on a powerful and meaningful partnership with Charlie’s Promise - a charity raising awareness of knife crime in memory of Charlie Cosser.

#CharliesPromise #QMH #LowerSchoolLife #StopKnifeCrime #education #educational #strongertogether

🏏 As girls cricket continues to go from strength to strength at King Edward’s, we are proud to continue our partnership with @surreycricket in hosting their Surrey Girls fixtures at our excellent facilities in Witley.

Two great matches coming up on the 25th July and 1st August. Our pitches are looking great and all are welcome to join us at Upper Gurdons at 11am on both dates.

We hope to see you there! 🏏

#girlscricket #countycricket #cricket @keswsport

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🏏 As girls cricket continues to go from strength to strength at King Edward’s, we are proud to continue our partnership with @surreycricket in hosting their Surrey Girls fixtures at our excellent facilities in Witley.

Two great matches coming up on the 25th July and 1st August. Our pitches are looking great and all are welcome to join us at Upper Gurdons at 11am on both dates.

We hope to see you there! 🏏

#girlscricket #countycricket #cricket @keswsport

🎉 One of the biggest days in the calendar!
Earlier this July, we came together as a school community to celebrate Awards Day 2025 – a special day to recognise the outstanding achievements of our pupils during this year, and to mark the end of our wonderful leavers’ time at our School.

📸 Head over to our website to view the full photo gallery from Awards Day 2025:

Link in bio or https://www.kesw.org/photo-galleries-awards-day-2025/

#KESW #AwardsDay #bridewellschools #celebration #KESWCommunity

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🎉 One of the biggest days in the calendar!
Earlier this July, we came together as a school community to celebrate Awards Day 2025 – a special day to recognise the outstanding achievements of our pupils during this year, and to mark the end of our wonderful leavers’ time at our School.

📸 Head over to our website to view the full photo gallery from Awards Day 2025:

Link in bio or https://www.kesw.org/photo-galleries-awards-day-2025/

#KESW #AwardsDay #bridewellschools #celebration #KESWCommunity

“Music has been the shining star here for years” – says the Good Schools Guide (Review 2025).

“On average, two choral or organ scholarships secured annually by talented musicians destined for universities, conservatoires or the Royal Academy of Music.”

The Countess of Munster Music School at King Edward’s provides over 5,000 individual lessons and concerts, competitions, UK and international tours and examinations. Our school has over twenty choirs, orchestras and bands… from intimate showcases to cathedral tours, our musicians shine on every stage.

Whether for pure enjoyment or future careers, the opportunity at King Edward’s, Witley is truly extraordinary.

#kesw #keswmusic #choir #orchestra #bridewellschools #thegoodschoolsguide #musicislife

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“Music has been the shining star here for years” – says the Good Schools Guide (Review 2025).

“On average, two choral or organ scholarships secured annually by talented musicians destined for universities, conservatoires or the Royal Academy of Music.”

The Countess of Munster Music School at King Edward’s provides over 5,000 individual lessons and concerts, competitions, UK and international tours and examinations. Our school has over twenty choirs, orchestras and bands… from intimate showcases to cathedral tours, our musicians shine on every stage.

Whether for pure enjoyment or future careers, the opportunity at King Edward’s, Witley is truly extraordinary.

#kesw #keswmusic #choir #orchestra #bridewellschools #thegoodschoolsguide #musicislife

Shakespeare and Cake was nothing short of fabulous! 🧁 Each and every Queen Mary House (Lower School) pupil lit up the QMH lawn with a brilliant open-air performance, bringing energy, drama and sweet cupcakes to the warm summer afternoon.

As part of a vibrant activity week, Year 7 and 8 pupils baked and decorated delicious cupcakes, took part in a stage combat workshop, and rehearsed their own Shakespeare Shorts before stepping into the spotlight to the great enjoyment and applause of an eager audience of family & friends.

The cupcakes were as delightful as the performances - a perfect blend creativity and culture.

#kesw #keswdrama #bridewellschools #shakespeare #openairperformance #delightful #drama

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Shakespeare and Cake was nothing short of fabulous! 🧁 Each and every Queen Mary House (Lower School) pupil lit up the QMH lawn with a brilliant open-air performance, bringing energy, drama and sweet cupcakes to the warm summer afternoon.

As part of a vibrant activity week, Year 7 and 8 pupils baked and decorated delicious cupcakes, took part in a stage combat workshop, and rehearsed their own Shakespeare Shorts before stepping into the spotlight to the great enjoyment and applause of an eager audience of family & friends.

The cupcakes were as delightful as the performances - a perfect blend creativity and culture.

#kesw #keswdrama #bridewellschools #shakespeare #openairperformance #delightful #drama

We’re delighted to be hosting @ardmorelanguageschools this summer at King Edward’s, Witley!

Our beautiful grounds are buzzing with activity as pupils from around the world enjoy language learning, making new friends, and exploring the UK. It’s a joy to see our site come alive with the energy and excitement of summer camp life! 🌍✨

#SummerAtKESW #ArdmoreLanguageSchools #KESWCommunity #BoardingLife #BridewellSchools

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We’re delighted to be hosting @ardmorelanguageschools this summer at King Edward’s, Witley!

Our beautiful grounds are buzzing with activity as pupils from around the world enjoy language learning, making new friends, and exploring the UK. It’s a joy to see our site come alive with the energy and excitement of summer camp life! 🌍✨

#SummerAtKESW #ArdmoreLanguageSchools #KESWCommunity #BoardingLife #BridewellSchools

🌊 We’re proud that King Edward’s Witley is the UK Chapter of the International Junior SeaKeepers Programme - a global initiative empowering young ocean advocates.

Our pupils have already taken part in inspiring sessions with experts like Stephen Hall from Seabed 2030, learning how ocean mapping supports marine conservation.

It’s an exciting journey that connects them with scientists worldwide and gives them the tools to make a real difference for our oceans.
Huge thanks to @seakeepers for partnering with us to bring this to life! 🌍💙

#KingEdwardsWitley #JuniorSeaKeepers #OceanConservation #YouthLeadership #MarineEducation #Seabed2030 #Sustainability #GlobalLearning

Read more here:

https://www.seakeepers.org/2025/06/the-international-seakeepers-society-empowers-young-ocean-advocates-with-the-international-junior-seakeepers-programme/

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🌊 We’re proud that King Edward’s Witley is the UK Chapter of the International Junior SeaKeepers Programme - a global initiative empowering young ocean advocates.

Our pupils have already taken part in inspiring sessions with experts like Stephen Hall from Seabed 2030, learning how ocean mapping supports marine conservation.

It’s an exciting journey that connects them with scientists worldwide and gives them the tools to make a real difference for our oceans.
Huge thanks to @seakeepers for partnering with us to bring this to life! 🌍💙

#KingEdwardsWitley #JuniorSeaKeepers #OceanConservation #YouthLeadership #MarineEducation #Seabed2030 #Sustainability #GlobalLearning

Read more here:

https://www.seakeepers.org/2025/06/the-international-seakeepers-society-empowers-young-ocean-advocates-with-the-international-junior-seakeepers-programme/

🚣‍♀️ During the summer term, a group of 1st and 2nd Form girls had the fantastic opportunity to try rowing for the first time at @guildfordrowingclub. It was a fun and memorable afternoon, with many pupils eager to continue the sport over the summer and into next year.

Opportunities like this reflect the continued growth of sport within our broad co-curricular programme and the value of developing links with brilliant local organisations. Our thanks to Guildford Rowing Club for a great new experience, we look forward to linking up again very soon!

#KESW #KESWSport #GirlsRowing #CoCurricular #LocalConnections

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🚣‍♀️ During the summer term, a group of 1st and 2nd Form girls had the fantastic opportunity to try rowing for the first time at @guildfordrowingclub. It was a fun and memorable afternoon, with many pupils eager to continue the sport over the summer and into next year.

Opportunities like this reflect the continued growth of sport within our broad co-curricular programme and the value of developing links with brilliant local organisations. Our thanks to Guildford Rowing Club for a great new experience, we look forward to linking up again very soon!

#KESW #KESWSport #GirlsRowing #CoCurricular #LocalConnections

This year, @charliespromisecharity was chosen as our School Charity - an organisation working to raise awareness of knife crime and create lasting change in memory of Charlie Cosser.

Our community came together through fundraising events, assemblies, and a powerful talk from Charlie’s father, Martin Cosser, earlier this year.

We were proud to welcome Martin back to Chapel recently to present a cheque - marking over £5,000 raised in support of this vital cause.

Thank you to everyone who contributed - and please do keep supporting this important initiative.

#CharliesPromise #KESWCommunity #TogetherForChange #SchoolCharity2025

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This year, @charliespromisecharity was chosen as our School Charity - an organisation working to raise awareness of knife crime and create lasting change in memory of Charlie Cosser.

Our community came together through fundraising events, assemblies, and a powerful talk from Charlie’s father, Martin Cosser, earlier this year.

We were proud to welcome Martin back to Chapel recently to present a cheque - marking over £5,000 raised in support of this vital cause.

Thank you to everyone who contributed - and please do keep supporting this important initiative.

#CharliesPromise #KESWCommunity #TogetherForChange #SchoolCharity2025

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