MixedIndependentBoarding

King Edward's School Witley

Godalming, Surrey, South East · GU8 5SG

Tracing its origins to 1553, King Edward's School Witley is among the oldest independent schools in the country, now a co-educational day and boarding community of around 481 pupils aged 11 to 19 near Godalming. It remains deliberately small, which shapes a close, personal atmosphere reflected in the ISI's 'excellent' judgement for pupil personal development in 2025. The school holds a Christian character and met all compliance requirements at its most recent inspection, which rated it 'good' overall. With nearly half the roll receiving SEN support, it is a school visibly geared towards individual attention.

481

Pupils

good

ISI

£29,862

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-19
Pupils: 481
Location: Godalming, Surrey, South East
Telephone: 01428 686735

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Joanna Wright

Latest results

Attainment 8

7.4

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

35%

A-level A*-A

29%

A-level A*-B

56%

Teaching & academics

The curriculum runs from GCSE through to A-level, with the option of an EPQ for those wanting to stretch independent research skills. At A-level, 29% of grades reached A*-A and 56% A*-B, with strong take-up across Psychology, Mathematics, Economics and Sports Studies. The published headline GCSE figures should be read with care, but the breadth on offer - from languages and the sciences to Drama, Music and Design & Technology - points to a genuinely rounded programme.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 103

Popular A-level subjects

PsychologyPhysical Education/Sports StudiesMathematicsGovernment and PoliticsGeographyEconomicsDrama and Theatre StudiesBusiness StudiesBiology

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 47.13%
EHC plans: 0.21%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

ArtDramaMusicSportDesign TechnologyAcademic

Languages

FrenchSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

SpanishReligious StudiesPhysical Education/Sports StudiesMusicFrenchEnglish LiteratureDrama & Theatre StudiesDesign & TechnologyD&T Food TechnologyComputer Studies/ComputingArt & Design (Fine Art)

Sport

Main sports

FootballNetballHockeyCricket

Beyond the classroom

Sport is a notable strand, with football, netball, hockey and cricket on the main fixture list and a dedicated sports scholarship route. Scholarships also reward talent in Art, Drama, Music and Design Technology, signalling where the school invests its creative energies. Boarding adds a further dimension to school life beyond the classroom.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1553
Religious character: Christian
Boarding: Yes

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £25,884 - £29,862
Boarding fees (per year): £43,110 - £48,960

Inspection reports

ISI rating: good
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 18 March 2025

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The last word

A historic, small-by-design school that pairs day and boarding life with strong pastoral care and a wide creative and sporting offer. Best suited to families who value individual attention over scale.

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