UK Application Process | Private School Surrey | King Edwards Witley
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UK Application Process | Private School Surrey | King Edwards Witley
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Academically, Socially and Emotionally
A place to flourish
Academically, Socially and Emotionally
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Admissions at King Edward’s
UK Application Process
Prospective pupils and their families are always welcome to visit our School either by attending an Open Morning or by arranging an individual visit. This will normally include a meeting with our Head, Mrs Joanna Wright, or with our Deputy Head and Registrar. Tours can be arranged with our Admissions Team who can be reached via
admissions@kesw.org
or on
+44 (0)1428 686735
.
Pupils normally join our School at Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) or Sixth Form (16+) although we also accept pupils for entry into other years. Information about our admissions processes across our entry points can be found below.
Click below for a summary or our 11+ Admissions process.
11+ Admissions Information & Key Dates
Explore Life at Queen Mary House (Years 7-8)
Find out more
Entry at Year 9 (13+) Pre-Testing option and Standard Entry
For the Pre-Testing option, you may register your child at any time following your initial enquiry. However, we recommend registration is undertaken at least three years prior to entry as we pre-test candidates two and a half years prior to entry (in Year 6).
For the Pre-Testing option, the ISEB Pre-Test is usually taken at your child’s current school between November and December in Year 6. Your child’s current school will be contacted to request a report on their progress and potential. Pre-Tested places are offered on the basis of the test results, an informal interview and the School report. Children are required to sit Common Entrance if offered at their current school, although our Pre-Tested offers are unconditional of those results, as they are based on ISEB test results, interview and School reports. For 13+ entry in 2027 the deadline is 1st November 2025.
For the Standard Entry option, pupils will sit the King Edward’s entrance test in the December prior to the year of entry. This can be sat at the pupil’s school or at King Edward’s if this is not possible, the test will be in Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning. For 13+ entry in 2026 the deadline is 1st November 2025.
Please note, pupils must be registered for their application to be processed. A non-returnable registration fee (£186) is payable during our online admissions process.
Apply Now
Explore Middle School Life
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Entry at Sixth Form (16+)
Acceptance into the Sixth Form is conditional upon applicant’s meeting the entrance requirements of the School. For those taking GCSE or IGCSE, the expectation is for a minimum of six 9-4 grades (equivalent to A* – C) including Mathematics and English, preferably with at least a grade 6/7 in the subjects to be studied at A-level (7 if in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subjects). Under normal circumstances a place will be offered following an interview and the receipt of a satisfactory report from the Head of the applicant’s present school.
Please note, pupils must be registered for their application to be processed. A non-returnable registration fee (£186) is payable during our online admissions process.
AppLy Now
Explore Sixth Form Life
Sixth Form
We're here to help
We understand choosing your son or daughter’s senior school is one of the most important decisions your family will take together. The Admissions team at King Edward’s is here to support you at every step of your journey to senior school.
Contact Us
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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A place to flourish
Academically, Socially and Emotionally
A place to flourish
Academically, Socially and Emotionally
Your simple and straightforward route to an exceptional educational & pastoral journey at King Edward’s Witley.
Take your first steps…
Home
Admissions at King Edward’s
UK Application Process
Prospective pupils and their families are always welcome to visit our School either by attending an Open Morning or by arranging an individual visit. This will normally include a meeting with our Head, Mrs Joanna Wright, or with our Deputy Head and Registrar. Tours can be arranged with our Admissions Team who can be reached via
admissions@kesw.org
or on
+44 (0)1428 686735
.
Pupils normally join our School at Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) or Sixth Form (16+) although we also accept pupils for entry into other years. Information about our admissions processes across our entry points can be found below.
Click below for a summary or our 11+ Admissions process.
11+ Admissions Information & Key Dates
Explore Life at Queen Mary House (Years 7-8)
Find out more
Entry at Year 9 (13+) Pre-Testing option and Standard Entry
For the Pre-Testing option, you may register your child at any time following your initial enquiry. However, we recommend registration is undertaken at least three years prior to entry as we pre-test candidates two and a half years prior to entry (in Year 6).
For the Pre-Testing option, the ISEB Pre-Test is usually taken at your child’s current school between November and December in Year 6. Your child’s current school will be contacted to request a report on their progress and potential. Pre-Tested places are offered on the basis of the test results, an informal interview and the School report. Children are required to sit Common Entrance if offered at their current school, although our Pre-Tested offers are unconditional of those results, as they are based on ISEB test results, interview and School reports. For 13+ entry in 2027 the deadline is 1st November 2025.
For the Standard Entry option, pupils will sit the King Edward’s entrance test in the December prior to the year of entry. This can be sat at the pupil’s school or at King Edward’s if this is not possible, the test will be in Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning. For 13+ entry in 2026 the deadline is 1st November 2025.
Please note, pupils must be registered for their application to be processed. A non-returnable registration fee (£186) is payable during our online admissions process.
Apply Now
Explore Middle School Life
Find out more
Entry at Sixth Form (16+)
Acceptance into the Sixth Form is conditional upon applicant’s meeting the entrance requirements of the School. For those taking GCSE or IGCSE, the expectation is for a minimum of six 9-4 grades (equivalent to A* – C) including Mathematics and English, preferably with at least a grade 6/7 in the subjects to be studied at A-level (7 if in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subjects). Under normal circumstances a place will be offered following an interview and the receipt of a satisfactory report from the Head of the applicant’s present school.
Please note, pupils must be registered for their application to be processed. A non-returnable registration fee (£186) is payable during our online admissions process.
AppLy Now
Explore Sixth Form Life
Sixth Form
We're here to help
We understand choosing your son or daughter’s senior school is one of the most important decisions your family will take together. The Admissions team at King Edward’s is here to support you at every step of your journey to senior school.
Contact Us
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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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
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0
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
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0
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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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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
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0
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
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0
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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
20
0
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
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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
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0
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
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Open post by keswitley with ID 17864563323614284
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