Fees, Scholarships & Bursaries | King Edwards Witley

Fees, Scholarships & Bursaries | King Edwards Witley
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Inspiring our pupils to achieve
...beyond their own expectations
Inspiring our pupils to achieve
...beyond their own expectations
Scholarships, Bursaries & Fees.
With the aim of
giving more children the opportunity to flourish
, King Edward’s awards a number of attractive scholarships & Bursaries each year.
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Scholarships at King Edwards
With the aim of giving more children the opportunity to flourish, King Edward’s awards a number of attractive scholarships each year to pupils evidencing outstanding ability, attitude and potential in their chosen field. Scholarships are awarded during our applications process to recognise pupil gifted in art, drama, music, sport, Design Technology or academics.
Academic Scholarships
Academic Scholarships are awarded as part of our overall applications process, no further application form is required to be considered for an academic scholarship.
Co-curricular and subject specific Scholarships
We are pleased to offer scholarships in
Art, Design Technology, Drama, Music, Sport
to allow those pupils most committed to activities in these areas to flourish to their fullest potential.
For year 7 and year 9 entry, the scholarship application form, available on request from our admissions office, must be completed by 1st November in year of entry. Our scholarships assessment day is then held in February. For sixth form entry, no further application form is required and achievements in these areas will be considered within our overall application process.
Bursaries
King Edward’s Witley has always had, and continues to have, a strong belief in social responsibility. The School was founded in 1553 on compassion and generosity towards the less fortunate– please read more about our history
here
. To continue the supporting mission of the School we offer means-tested bursaries to children from challenging backgrounds, and thereby give them an opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
Funding for our bursary support is from the School’s parent Foundation: Bridewell Royal Hospital and the City of London and usually to a maximum of 50% of the fees. At any one time, we may have between 5 and 10 Foundation Bursary pupils in each year group.
Bursary support is generally offered to families where boarding or our style of education is a particular need. Applicants must satisfy the normal academic criteria for entry. Examples of qualifying circumstances usually include some form of trauma in the family such as the loss of a parent, where one or both parents are seriously ill or where there is a chronically ill or disabled sibling demanding much attention and time, with the result that the parent is unable to devote enough time to the child’s needs. The children of clergy, missionaries, along with those experiencing exceptional circumstances, may also be considered.
The level of bursary awarded depends on the family’s total income and assets and need as outlined. Our objective is to ensure that assistance is sufficient to cover the child’s continuance at the School.
Each case is assessed annually in the light of any changed circumstances and, whilst there is no undertaking to align any increases with any rise in the school fees, once awarded, a bursary normally applies for the duration of a pupil’s school career at King Edward’s.
Strong links with the City Livery Companies and other charitable institutions enable us to recommend other sources of funding in cases of additional need. These can help raise the level of support for those in greatest need to something approaching 100% of fees. Additional means-tested support is available to current pupils for some school trips and instrumental music lessons.
Bursaries for Boarding Pupils
The ‘boarding need’ is a measure of illness, disability, or other trauma in the home – where it would be beneficial for the child to be away from home for a few weeks at a time, enabling them to concentrate on their academic studies during the day and to participate in other activities after School or at the weekends.
For a situation where we offer a 50% bursary to a child with a high boarding need, we have strong links with a number of other charities who might be able to provide additional financial support. In such a situation several charities might each be able to grant an award, and these will accumulate to cover some, most or even all of the fees remaining.
The School, or a third-party supporting charity, may require a home visit to take place.
Bursaries for Day Pupils
Bursary applications for day pupils, still need to demonstrate a strong reason for coming to the School, what we might call the ‘potential to benefit’ from coming to King Edward’s. Assessing the financial circumstances of the family (income and assets), will still be required in this application.
Again, bursaries for day pupils might reach 50% of the school fees, but in these applications there will not be additional third-party charity support, so it is more relevant for the family to have some regular income to cover the remaining School fees.
If you would like more information on our Foundation Bursaries, please contact Mr Dan Rogers, on
bursaries@kesw.org
or telephone
01428 686700
. The deadline for all bursary applications is November 1st.
HM Forces and FCDO families
Each year, King Edward’s welcomes HM Forces and FCDO families to our School community. For HM Forces families, we offer a generous fee reduction for eligible families, who pay no more than 10% of our gross full Boarding fees from September 2026. Please let us know when you apply if you plan to claim Service Remission.
Click
HERE
for more details of HM Forces fees and existing CEA allowances. If you are an FCDO family please contact us directly to find out more around our fee arrangements.
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Our Fees
King Edward’s Witley follows the UK academic year from September to July over three terms. During each term there are usually two exeat weekends from Friday to Sunday when boarders will stay with family, friends or guardians. Each term has a half term which is two weeks in the longer Autumn Term, and one week in the Spring and Summer Terms.
New pupil registration fee
A non-refundable registration fee of £186 (inclusive of VAT) is payable when a pupil’s name is first registered.
Deposit and acceptance fee
On acceptance all pupils are charged a non-refundable fee of £372 (inclusive of VAT).
All UK and EU pupils on acceptance pay £1000 (not subject to VAT) which is held as a deposit and refunded on leaving the School once all debts are settled.
Overseas deposit and acceptance fee
Overseas pupils on acceptance of a place must pay a deposit (in addition to the acceptance fee) of one term’s fees which will be refunded on the pupil’s departure from the School once all debts are settled.
School fees
School fees, inclusive of VAT, are set on an annual rate, split into three equal termly payments due in advance of the first day of term.
Lower School 1st and 2nd Form
Day
£8,628 per term (plus flexible boarding option £80.40 per night for 1-3 nights a week)
Weekly Boarding
£14,370 per term
Boarding
£15,258 per term
3rd to 5th Form
Day
£9,762 per term (plus flexible boarding option £80.40 per night for 1-3 nights a week)
Weekly Boarding
£14,652 per term
Boarding
£15,552 per term
Pre-Sixth Form and Sixth Form
Day
£9,954 per term (plus flexible boarding option £80.40 per night for 1-3 nights a week subject to availability)
Weekly Boarding
£15,210 per term
Boarding
£16,320 per term
All day pupil fees include lunch and the option to take all meals at School without additional charge.
Join us
at an Open Event
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, Saturday 9th May 2026
Find out more
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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