Governance & City | Private School Surrey | King Edwards Witley

Governance & City | Private School Surrey | King Edwards Witley
Reflecting our
Historic Foundation in 1553
King Edward’s governing body is known as The Court of Bridewell.
Ensuring our school’s
clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
now and in to the future.
About Our School
Governance & City
The School’s Governing Body is known as The Court of Bridewell, reflecting the historic foundation of the School as Bridewell Royal Hospital in 1553.
The Chairman of Governors is known as the Treasurer. The Court comprises up to 30 members, all of whom are unpaid volunteers, and includes Aldermen and members of the Common Council of the City of London, and several Governors co-opted for their expertise in education, finance and other relevant areas.
Meetings of the full Court are held four times a year, twice at Witley and twice at Guildhall in the City of London with additional meetings as required. There are five sub-committees dealing with: Estates (assets and investment); Education and ICT; Finance and Marketing; Health and Safety; and Nominations (recruitment and selection of Governors).
In addition to formal meetings, Governors visit the School and meet with our pupils, and attend the Foundation Day Service at St Bride’s in London, Admissions Day, Leavers’ Day, the Awards Ceremony and a number of other events both at Witley and in the City of London.
GOVERNORS BIOGRAPHIES
Alderman Sir Nicholas Lyons – VICE PRESIDENT
Estates Governors' Committee
Sir Nicholas has worked in the City of London for over 40 years, in investment banking and insurance, since 2003 sitting on the boards of a large number of financial services companies, currently as Chair at the Phoenix Group, and...
Mrs Lesley Moon – Treasurer (Chair of School Governors)
Finance and General Purposes/Estates Governors ex-officio/ Education & ICT (KESW/BHS/LAS) ex-officio/ Health and Safety ex-officio/ Governor Pastoral Group ex-officio
Lesley is a highly experienced executive leader with a proven track record in both the public and private sectors, spanning consultancy, government, infrastructure, and IT. She served in the UK Cabinet Office for a decade (2008-2018), notably as its first...
Mr Alderman Tim Hailes JP – Vice Chairman (City)
Estates Governors' Committee
Attended King’s College London (Law).  Non-Executive Director of a number of private equity firms and Senior Adviser to the Group Chairman of Templar Corporation Limited.  From 1999-2019 Global Equities & Broker Dealer Practice Group in Corporate & Investment Banking Legal...
Mr Stephen Ravenscroft – Vice Chairman (Local)
Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee | KESW Staff Liaison Governor | Induction & Training for Governors
Attended Durham (Law) and Legal Practice Course at Guildford College of Law LLB. 1995-2006 Solicitor in the Charity and Private Client Department at Nabarro Nathanson. 2006 to date Partner in Charity and Education Team at Stone King. Experienced in the...
Mr Keith Bannister
Estates Governors’ Committee / Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee
Non-Executive Director Diploma from the Financial Times and studied Maths and Computer Science at university. Chartered Accountant and Management Consultant. 32 year career in KPMG, 18 years as a Partner with numerous senior leadership roles. Extensive risk, technology, digital and...
Mr Richard Bennett
Estates Governors’ Committee (CHAIRMAN) / Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee
Attended Bristol (LLB), 1976 Qualified solicitor (Stephenson Harwood). 1979 joined HSBC in Hong Kong; 1998 returned to HSBC Group London; former Group Managing Director and Group General Counsel, HSBC (Retired 2012). Consultant to the Global Executive Committee of Norton Rose...
Mr Andrew Blurton
Estates Governors’ Committee / Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee / Education & ICT, KESW/BHS/LAS (LAS CHAIRMAN) / Health & Safety
Andrew has 40 years Board level experience at a variety of companies encompassing finance, operations and general management in the property, hotel, retail and services sector. He is a Member and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He has...
Mr Mike Chadwick – DEPUTY Safeguarding Governor (KESW)
Finance & General Purposes sub-committee, Estates Governors' Committee
Qualified Chartered Accountant (1981) and Chartered Tax Adviser (1983), ACA CTAI; Executive and Non-Executive Director with 30 years’ professional experience in the Insurance and Financial Services Industry, including 16 years as Director of Group Taxation at Friends Provident Group. Governor of...
Mrs Fiona Gibbons – Safeguarding Governor (LAS)
Education & ICT (KESW/BHS/LAS) / Governor Pastoral Group / Health & Safety
Fiona was a chartered surveyor dealing with all aspects of commercial property. Married with two grown up children one of whom is dyslexic, she has project managed various construction projects over the years and now manages some of them as...
Mrs Caroline Haines
Member of The Court of Bridewell
Attended Cambridge. An Educator who moved through different levels of management in London and Essex schools. Head Teacher of a 16-19 institution. Moved into consultancy and advised on opening up access to elite Universities. Devised Post 16 curriculum frameworks and...
Mr Richard Herring
Estates Governors’ Committee / Education & ICT (LAS)
Richard has worked in the recruitment industry for more than 35 years, gaining extensive knowledge of running multi-sited operations across international markets, and experience in the provision of managed service outsourced solutions. He was Managing Director of the international division...
Mr Alderman Alastair King
Estates Governors’ Committee
Attended University of Kent, Canterbury (Law). Practised as a solicitor at international law firm, Baker & McKenzie. Advanced Legal Studies Certificate (Bristol). MSc (Finance) London Business School. Founder and Chairman, Naisbitt King Asset Management Limited (NKAML), independent, FCA-regulated fund management firm. 2006-2016 Founder and...
Mrs Jane Lunnon
Education & ICT (KESW)
Jane Lunnon became the first female Head of Alleyn’s School in January 2021 after six years as Head of Wimbledon High School and as Senior Deputy at Wellington School from 2010-2014 under Anthony Seldon’s headship. Her experience in senior leadership...
Mr Clive Marriott
Safeguarding Governor (KESW), Education & ICT, KESW/BHS (CHAIRMAN), Pastoral Group (CHAIRMAN)
Mrs Susan Meikle
Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee
Attended: University of Kent BA (Hons) (Social Anthropology & Sociology), Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh (Hotel Management) and Clifton High School, Bristol.   2012-2023 Gordon’s School and The Gordon Foundation, School Bursar, Secretary to the Foundation.  2010–2012 Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, Director...
Mr Anil Noorani
Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee / Education & ICT (LAS)
Anil has worked in senior leadership, marketing and technology roles his entire career, as well as establishing two tech start-ups. In 2010 Anil set-up TKM Consultants, a marketing consultancy working with ambitious brands. Anil’s focus is to build brand equity...
Mr Alderman Simon Pryke – Governor
Estate Governors' Committee.
Simon is Chairman and Managing Partner of Findlay Park, an independent asset manager focused on investing in North American companies.  Since 2015 he has served on the investment committees of several endowments supporting education and social impact.  He is currently a...
Mrs Hannah Sheppard
Education & ICT (KESW/BHS/LAS) / Governor Pastoral Group
Hannah was a Longacre parent for 12 years with both her daughters going through the school from Nursery to Form VI. She enjoyed being involved with the school and spent time on the PTA, running the Summer Ball for several...
Mr Angus Stovold
Estates Governors' Committee | KESW & BHS Health & Safety Sub-Committees (CHAIRMAN)
Local farmer since 1990 and senior partner of family farming business established in 1880. 2004-2006 Chairman of Surrey National Farmers Union (National board). 1998-2009 Chairman of Surrey and Hampshire Farm Wildlife Advisory Group (a Nature Conservation Charity). Former Trustee of...
Mr Iain Turner – Safeguarding Governor (BHS)
Education & ICT (KESW/BHS) / Governor Pastoral Group
Attended St. George’s College, Weybridge, and St. Mary’s College, Strawberry Hill. BA (Hons) in Primary Teaching from 1991-1995. 1995- 2008 Shrewsbury House Prep School, Surbiton as Head of Lower School with experience teaching all academic subjects. 2008 to present date...
Mrs Justine Voisin
Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee / Education & ICT (KESW/BHS) / Governor Pastoral Group.
Attended Worcester College, Oxford (Law); qualified barrister. 1988-1999 Corporate tax lawyer at international law firm, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. 2012-2016 Trustee of Barrow Hills School and Chair from 2013.
Mrs Dawn Wright
Estates Governors’ Committee
Dawn graduated in Chemistry from Queen Mary College, London University, and thereafter held senior positions in telecommunications and IT companies, culminating in the co-founding and sale of a successful IT business. Dawn is passionate about the City of London’s heritage...
The Treasurer can be contacted via The Clerk to Bridewell
clerk@kesw.org
. Alternatively, direct contact can be made at
moonl@kesw.org
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
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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
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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
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🚨🎶 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
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🇬🇧 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
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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
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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
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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
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🎼 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
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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
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