HE, Careers & Destinations | Private School Guildford | King Edwards Witley

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HE, Careers & Destinations | Private School Guildford | King Edwards Witley
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Inquisitive minds are reflected
in the breadth of programmes our leavers enjoy
Inquisitive minds are reflected
in the breadth of programmes our leavers enjoy
Each year around two thirds of our students transition to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities; others progress to a range of other, often specialist universities, vocational training, apprenticeships or directly to their chosen careers.
Together we will navigate your aspirations
wherever they may lead you.
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HE, Careers & Destinations
We are proud of our students’ diverse aspirations, and their onward journeys from our school reflect their ambition.
As a Sixth Former at King Edward’s you’ll benefit from a comprehensive Sixth Form higher education and counselling programme, including a bespoke Early Applications Programme for students aiming for Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses at university. Each year around two thirds of our students transition to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities; others progress to a range of other, often specialist universities, to apprenticeships ( Read below for information on NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK 2026) or directly to their chosen careers.
With extensive 1:1 support and guidance, together we will navigate your aspirations, whether that involves applying to a selective UK or, increasingly, an international university, pursuing an apprenticeship, entering a school-leaver program, or planning a gap year. Our students are encouraged to explore the widest range of higher education disciplines and their inquisition is reflected in the breadth of programmes our leavers enjoy. A complete list of our 2025 leavers’ destinations and courses of study may be found below.
Benefiting from access to the Unifrog platform to support you in  preparing for your future, you will have opportunity to:
Research potential careers, university courses and apprenticeships
Build a record of their experiences, skills and competencies
Learn how to draft effective personal statements, CVs, covering letters and interview skills. Attend university taster days, UCAS university and careers fairs
Seek super-curricular activities that enrich personal aspiration
National Apprenticeship Week 2026
According to the official UK Graduate Outcomes survey conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (
HESA
), only 59 % of graduates reported they were in full-time employment 15 months after graduating from university (for the 2022/23 graduating cohort surveyed in 2024/25).
Several things seem to be happening here :
More graduates than ever
are entering the market each year
Not all jobs are
graduate-level
or
related to the degree
Many employers have
frozen or reduced graduate schemes
since 2022–2024
AI, automation, and outsourcing are shrinking some traditional entry-level roles
Employers now expect
experience at entry level
, not just a degree
In the current economic climate, higher and degree apprenticeships represent one of the most attractive pathways into employment.
During National Apprenticeship Week (9th to 15th February 2026), our pupils will have opportunity to learn more about Higher and Degree apprenticeships through a series of talks assembles and workshops led by our expert team and returning Alumini. For more information, contact Mrs Moira Davies, Head of Careers and HE or visit
National Apprenticeship Week 2026
A level Results
Our full A level results for the last 4 years, following the disruption caused by Covid-19, are below:
A* – A
A* – B
A* – C
A* – D
A* – E
2022-2025
33%
60%
81%
93%
99%
In 2024, 69% of A levels taken gained a grade between A* and B. Our full A level results for the last 3 years, following the disruption caused by Covid-19, are below:
A* – A
A* – B
A* – C
A* – D
A* – E
2022
32%
60%
83%
95%
100%
2023
30%
60%
77%
89%
98%
2024
37%
66%
84%
94%
98%
2025
29%
56%
79%
94%
99%
King Edward’s Witley 2025 Leaver’s Destinations
University
Course
Degree Apprenticeship
Rolls Royce
Durham University
English Literature
Durham University
Politics and International Relations
Kingston University
Architecture
Kingston University
Creative and Cultural Industries
Leeds Beckett University
Psychology
London South Bank University
Accounting and Finance
Nottingham Trent University
Business Management
Oxford Brookes University
Business Management
Oxford Brookes University
Economics, Finance & International Business
Oxford Brookes University
Psychology
Pace University, New York
Marketing
Queen Mary, University of London
Business Management
Royal Holloway, University of London
Physics
Swansea University
International Relations & American Studies
University College London
Media
University of Aberdeen
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
University of Aberdeen
Psychology
University of Birmingham
Liberal Arts
University of East Anglia
Philosophy
University of Edinburgh
Classics
University of Glasgow
Accountancy
University of Kent
Psychology with Clinical Psychology
University of Leicester
Criminology
University of Leicester
Economics
University of Leicester
History
University of Nottingham
Physiotherapy
University of Reading
Business Management
University of Salford
Law
University of Sheffield
Journalism
University of Warwick
Accounting
University of Winchester
Sports Therapy
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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.
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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
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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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