Sixth Form Co-Curricular & Enrichment | King Edwards Witley

Sixth Form Co-Curricular & Enrichment | King Edwards Witley Excel in passions beyond the classroom Excel in passions beyond the classroom For every student, engaging in activities beyond the curriculum can enrich their whole School experience and connection with other pupils. Our Sixth Formers thrive and achieve in all aspects school-life with access to upwards for 50 co-curricular clubs and societies each week. Sixth Form Sixth Form Co-Curricular & Enrichment Our aim is for our Sixth Form students to thrive and achieve in all aspects school-life – academically, socially, creatively, emotionally and beyond, and our co-curricular and activities programme is of immense importance to the overall, rounded education offered in Sixth Form at King Edward’s. For every student, engaging in activities beyond the curriculum can enrich their whole School experience and connection with other pupils. We provide an encouraging, high-performance environment where pupils are supported to enjoy the simple pleasure of taking part in activities and those wishing to excel in their passions are supported in their goals, whatever they be within or beyond the provision of our generous scholarships in art, drama, design technology, music and sport. Our Sixth Formers have access to upwards for 50 co-curricular clubs and societies altogether each week. Many clubs are led by passionate teaching staff; some are student-led, and others provided by external experts. Activities predominantly take place after school or on Saturdays, with most attracting no additional charge. We also offer an extensive trips programme, with a range of opportunities to travel with the school locally, in the UK and internationally on academic and co-curricular adventures. Recently our Business and Economics Sixth Form students travelled to New York,  other to the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, The National Theatre, Westminster Abbey and East London Mosque and the UK Houses of Parliament. Drama Sixth Form students play a vital part of the drama offering at King Edward’s, taking leading roles both on and off stage as members of our backstage crew, leading on stage management, lighting, sound, and projection. We aim to offer a variety of play texts from large scale musicals to smaller student written productions. Groups of Sixth Form students run their own productions; cast, directed and publicised by the students themselves. We are excellently located for visits to the West End, Chichester Festival Theatre and other touring venues, and we also welcome visiting practitioners from professional companies to Witley each year. Our LAMDA lessons are offered exclusively through our professional partnership with Creative Connection, and exams at grade 6 and above carry UCAS tariff points. Music We want every King Edward’s pupil to experience the widest range of music making possible, by learning an instrument, joining a choir or ensemble, or attending concerts, recitals and band sessions. Our music department is a hub of creative activity and a place where all musical abilities, interests and tastes are celebrated. The Countess of Munster Music School at King Edward’s provides o ver 5,000 individual lessons and concerts, competitions, UK and international tours and examinations . Our school has over twenty choirs, orchestras and bands for our pupils to become involved in, including our Chapel Choir, Camerata, Lower School Choirs, Senior Vocal Ensemble, Junior Vocal Ensemble, Orchestra, Chamber orchestra, Saxophone Quartet, Brass Quintet, Percussion Ensemble and 10+ Bands. Our Battles of the Bands, House Music and Musician of the Year competitions open to all. Our exceptional choirs and orchestras regularly perform externally, with our Chapel Choir singing at St Peter’s Vatican City, Saint Paul’s Outside the Walls Rome, St Mark’s Venice, Guildhall, Mansion House, St Bride’s Fleet Street, St Clement Danes, Guildford, Chichester, Winchester, Westminster, Southwark cathedrals and St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle Our programme of performances in Witley is comprehensive, allowing musicians specialising in every instrument with the opportunity to display their talents to peers, parents and external audiences in a number of settings, ranging from intimate showcases to larger scale performances. Music technology learning is popular at King Edward’s with pupils able to develop their skills in our state-of-the-art Mac Suite and recording studio which is of excellent benefit to our BTEC Music Technology pupils. We have an impressive track record of pupils progressing to sound production and engineering programmes in addition to more traditional courses at the Royal Academy of Music, Oxbridge and other universities. Whether playing for simple pleasure or are focused on a professional career as a musician or in music production, King Edward’s really does provide extraordinary musical opportunity for all. Sport King Edward’s Sixth Form sports programme is extensive. We are proud that King Edward’s Witley has been shortlisted for the Independent School of the Year 2025 in the category of Sporting Achievement, recognizing our excellence in sport. From individual trophies, to House competitions, from specialist sports to national arenas, we provide opportunities to develop skills or achieve personal best, where pupils are supported to enjoy the simple pleasure of taking part in activities or work together for collective competitive glory. The sports programme at King Edward’s is extensive. Our core sports – cricket, football, hockey, and netball – each have a dedicated Head in addition to our Director of Sport and Head of Girls’ Games. Over 100 school teams benefit from competitive and recreational opportunities in our core and a broader range of sports, including athletics, golf, rugby, swimming and tennis, during the week and at weekends, with a wide-ranging touring programme being offered to encourage our pupils to experience and enjoy different sporting environments. 80% of King Edward’s pupils represented the school in a sports team during 2023/24 , with this number being consistent between girls and boys. This team representation rate significantly exceeds PADSIS (The Professional Association of Directors of Sport in Independent Schools) benchmarks. In 2024, King Edward’s has been included in The Cricketer’s Top 100 Senior Schools, reflecting the growth of our cricket programme since the appointment of Rikki Clarke (ex-England) in 2021 for both boys and girls. In our Elite and Developing Performance pathway programmes, cited by the Professional Association for Directors of Sport in Independent Schools as an example of excellent practice, we work with partners to support and mentor pupils with the highest ambitions in a wide range of sports , including Toby Roberts (Old Witleian 2022; Olympic Gold Medallist, Sport Climbing, 2024). Many of our pupils gain county, divisional and national honours and representation; our percentage participation rate per age group is significantly above national averages and we currently have a national age group champions in swimming, and American football as well as current pupils and recent alumni participating in national performance pathways in athletics, cricket (including county capped players, football (including independent schools FA and professional club academy selection, golf, hockey (including national triallists), skiing and squash.. We also support our pupils in gaining coaching and sport leadership qualifications whilst at King Edward’s. Whether engaging in sport for simple pleasure or are focused on a professional career is sport, King Edward’s really does provide extraordinary sporting opportunity for all. Join Us for a Personal Visit… we can’t wait to welcome you. We warmly invite you to visit us and explore all that our SIXTH FORM has to offer here at King Edward’s. Personal visits usually last around 90-minutes including a meeting with our Head, Mrs Joanna Wright, and opportunities to meet with pupils and tour the school. Book Now Sixth Form Apply to King Edward's SIXTH FORM ACADEMIC SPECIALISMS Dynamic, ambitious learning and achievement Sixth Form Boarding Life A Positive Sense of Place Book a Sixth Form Open Morning The best way to experience what life is like at King Edward’s is to join us at an Open Event. You will have the chance to talk to pupils and teachers about what makes our school such a special place, and to answer any questions you have about life here. Whole School Open Morning, Friday, 6th March 2026 Whole School Open Morning, Saturday 9th May 2026 Book Now Our Bridewell Concert Series continues this coming, Saturday 25th April, with exceptional young baritone, Finlay Bloore, who has recently completed his third year at the Royal Academy of Music. Members of our school community are warmly invited to join us at 12 noon in the Recital Room at King Edward’s Witley. The concert will last around 45 minutes followed by refreshments. #EmergingArtists #ClassicalMusic #bridewellconcertseries #Royalacademyofmusic #LiveMusic Open post by keswitley with ID 18574595539052661 During the Easter break, seven Lower Sixth pupils undertook a Duke of Edinburgh Gold expedition in the Peak District to train for wild country navigation, camp craft and team building. This follows other recent expeditions including a silver qualifying expedition in the South Downs. DofE is a life changing experience that helps our young people build a strong foundation for their future through personal challenge, teamwork, leadership and problem solving. With our School values rooted in kindness and compassion, community impact and developing a sense of social responsibility matters. DofE provides an opportunity to develop these all important personal qualities. Congratulations to all these pupils on their tremendous endeavours and a huge thank you to our brilliant staff for their dedication and incredible support. #dofe #unitedbydiversitysince1553 #lifeskills #social-responsibility 97 Open post by keswitley with ID 18065680613677135 Last call for AppArt! 🖼️ Doors will close at 4pm on Saturday 18th. Thank you to all those who have come to view the incredible sculptures and artwork. The exhibition has had a record number of visitors back in its original home at King Edward’s. We look forward to seeing you today or tomorrow. #appart #keswitley #sculpturetrail 28 Open post by keswitley with ID 18099689642068881 🚨🎶 New Music Alert! We’re incredibly proud of Upper Sixth pupil Andrew, whose latest original track, Sunday Morning is now live on Spotify. His musical talent spans multiple instruments and genres - from classical performance to contemporary production - and this release is hopefully the start of many more to come. At King Edward’s Witley, we give young musicians the skills, support and opportunities to grow. Andrew has embraced every experience from ensemble work to instrumental lessons, and it’s been a joy to support his musical journey. Listen now on all platforms! #keswmusic #originalcomposition #supportingyoungartists 124 Open post by keswitley with ID 17926778409256492 🇬🇧 Commonwealth Day 2026 was celebrated on Monday, 9 March, with the theme “Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth”. The day highlighted the 56 member countries’ collaboration and our collective action to foster economic growth, education, and resilience through empowering citizens and creating equitable opportunities. With our Royal Family in attendance at the Westminster Abbey service, a small number of our pupils were invited to represent King Edward’s in a tremendous day of service and celebration. Our strong City of London links date back to our very beginnings in 1553, and provide our pupils with exceptional opportunities to connect with our heritage and understand the importance of service and global citizenship. Our thanks to Mr Simon Lightman for supporting our pupils in their participation in such a significant national event. #anexceptionalschooljourney #bridewelleducation #commonwealth #unitedbydiversitysince1553 45 Open post by keswitley with ID 18117840277632181 Join our Sixth Form Open Morning on Saturday, 9th May from 9:30am to 12.30pm. We look forward to welcoming you to our Sixth Form where an inclusive and happy community, individualised approach to learning and keen focus on fully preparing you for success and future happiness awaits. With a careful blend of structure and independence, we offer transformational academic, co-curricular and social experiences which create a wealth of current and future opportunity. Join us on a tour and explore our approach to dynamic, ambitious learning and achievement as you zone in on your passions and academic interests. Talk with inspirational students, dedicated staff and our Head, Mrs Joanna Wright, who will be on hand to answer your all important questions. Book your place at KESW.org/admissions, contact our team at admissions@kesw.org or call us on +44 (0)1428 686735 to learn more. #bridewellschools #exceptionallearning #futureproofededucation #keswopenmornings 25 Open post by keswitley with ID 17948589047985003 Join us for our Middle School (Year 9, 13+) Open Morning on ​Saturday 9th May from 9:30am to 12.30pm. 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. Book your place at kesw.org/admissions or contact our team at admissions@kesw.org or call us on +44 (0)1428 686735 to learn more. #bridewellschools #exceptionallearning #keswopenmornings #futureproofededucation 20 Open post by keswitley with ID 18080716763624404 Join us for our Lower School (Year 7, 11+) Open Morning on Saturday 9th May from 9:30am to 12.30pm. Lower School journeys begin in the warmth and happiness of our dedicated Queen Mary House, fondly known as QMH; a happy hub of opportunity and exceptional support, bursting with the energy of our youngest pupils beginning the task of discovering where life will take them. 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 QMH, 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. Book your place at kesw.org/admissions or contact our team at admissions@kesw.org or call us on +44 (0)1428 686735 to learn more. #bridewellschools #exceptionallearning #keswopenmornings #futureproofededucation 10 Open post by keswitley with ID 18092879786329012 🎼 3rd Form pupils, Stella and Eve recently took to the iconic Wembley Arena stage to perform as part of the Voice In A Million (VIAM) stage choir. Known as “The World’s Most Spectacular School Concert”, it is an annual event staged to raise awareness of children in care and encourage people to think about fostering or adoption. Our songbirds not only passed two rounds of auditions against strong candidates to win places in the VIAM stage choir, they both also secured solo parts in several songs. Reflecting on their experiences: “I’m really grateful to be in VIAM this year. I’ve loved every second of it, it’s an amazing atmosphere and I’ll remember it for the rest of my life”, said Eve. “This is my fourth year in the stage choir and my first in the senior backing vocalist group where I get to focus on the soprano harmonies which I love”, said Stella. You can find more information about VIAM on the website https://voiceinamillion.com where there’s also a link to donate to Adoption UK. #VIAM #Raisingvoicesforgood #KESWvocalists #keswmusic 76 Open post by keswitley with ID 17869024407506057 Recently a number of our Lower Sixth pupils attended an inspiring London Careers Festival event with experts in their fields, Professor Martin Elliott and Professor Robin May. Professor Elliott specialises in open heart surgery for babies at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Our pupils learnt about his career journey towards realising his specialisation as well as the various entry opportunities into the medical profession and the importance maths plays in planning surgery. Professor May is a specialist in infectious diseases. He also shared an incredible and diverse career journey and how he now uses his knowledge and experience in human infectious diseases to advise the government as the Chief Scientific Adviser for the FSA. With insightful advice from both experts, our pupils learnt that a career, especially in science, is not a destination but a journey of discovery to be explored and enjoyed. #careersinmedicine #careersinscience #londoncareersfestival ##bridewelleducation 86 Open post by keswitley with ID 17864563323614284 TAKE ME TO TAKE ME TO Admissions Arrange a Visit Prospectus Download