King Edward’s Witley

Independent

National rank

245

269

Rank last year

69%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

47%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Joanna Wright

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

476 (11-18)

Head teacher

Joanna Wright

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

476 (11-18)

Head teacher

Joanna Wright

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

476 (11-18)

UK day fees per term*

£7,345-£8,475 (11-18) includes lunch

UK boarding fees per term*

£12,235-£13,895 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 237

Grade

%

A*

14

A

23

B

32

A*/A

37

A*-B

69

GCSE 2024 rank: 259=

Grade

%

A*/9/8

27

A/7

20

A*/A/9/8/7

47

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2022
Verdict
Excellent-good
“The school aims to create an educational environment which celebrates diversity, nurtures and equips all pupils to achieve their best, inspire curiosity and encourages independent learning. Pupils of all abilities, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) and English as an additional language (EAL), achieve well ... They have high expectations of themselves. Pupils demonstrate considerable enjoyment in and engagement with a wide range of activities. Pupils of all ages display an excellent understanding of issues of diversity and cultural inclusion … Pupils demonstrate excellent levels of self-confidence and self-discipline … [and] relish opportunities given to take responsibility for their decision-making in school.”
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About the school

  • Founded in 1553 by Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, the school moved to its present site in 1867.
  • The school’s governing body is known as the Court of Bridewell, reflecting the historic foundation of the school at Bridewell Royal Hospital.
  • Pupils typically take nine GCSEs, with most progressing to A-levels or alternatively taking Btec/Level 3 programmes in Food Technology, Music and Sport. 
  • Academic scholarships and specialist scholarships in sport, drama, music, art and design technology are on offer during the admissions process.
  • In 2024, 7 in 10 pupils achieved A*-B grades at A-level, and half of all grades at GCSE were 7 or above.
  • Each year, about two-thirds of pupils transition to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.
Website
kesw.org
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