King Edward's School Witley
School summary
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.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
35%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
29%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
56%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 March 2025
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.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Mrs Joanna Wright
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 103
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
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.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1553
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 47.13%
- EHC plans
- 0.21%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £25,884 - £29,862
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £43,110 - £48,960
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.