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why choose King Edward’s? www.kesw.org King Edward’s Witley, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5SG t +44(0)1428 686735 e [email protected]
why choose King Edward’s?
www.kesw.org King Edward’s Witley, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5SG t +44(0)1428 686735 e [email protected]
Why choose King Edward’s?“ We were keen to find a private school that, whilst having good
results, provided a caring environment and encouraged individual
development. King Edward’s does this.” Current parent
Academic excellence• Consistently ranked as one of the top schools in the UK• Broad range of subjects offered throughout• Preparation for GCSE, IGCSE and IB Diploma• Now introducing new A-levels for 2015• Individual approaches encourage responsibility for self and learning
Academically selective but not a hothouse • Pupils in top 50% ability range, gauged on potential• Deliberate policy of recruiting broadly to achieve a range of talents and interests
across the spectrum• Streaming in most subjects from age 11
The International Baccalaureate at Sixth Form • Internationally recognised and now preferred by leading universities• Less testing so more time for learning• Broader curriculum gives better skills for life and creates individual learners and
thinkers • Includes recognition of creativity, action and service to the community• IB is an excellent preparation for University, now acknowledged as global “gold
standard” for school leavers
Experienced in success• 100% pass rate and 33.4 average points score in 2014 for IB• Top 20 co-ed IB schools in the country*• 93.3% pupils gaining five A*-C at GCSE
* www.baccalaureate.eu.com (September 2014)
Fees & bursaries • Up to 30% academic, music, art, sport & drama scholarships available • Means-tested school bursaries• Assistance with and experienced in sourcing additional funding where required • Fees competitively priced and almost all “extras” included (eg school uniform,
books, equipment)
Going beyond the classroom• Saturday morning activities and sports available for all pupils• All Sixth Form pupils follow a balanced programme of activities based on the CAS
(Creativity, Action and Service) element of the IB• Full range of sports and activities available throughout the School for all, including
Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme• Tradition of excellence in Music, Drama and Visual Arts all supported by first-rate
facilities
Preparation for life • Diversity of background and talents creates a community reflecting the real world• A broad range of academic and practical subjects and activities• Flexi-boarding availability and flexible length of day• Paired houses ensure girls and boys grow up together with added maturity and
mutual respect• Careers advice from an early stage and pupils go to a wide range of top
universities
Individual care• Excellent tutor system, including individual mentoring and peer support• Small classes in every year and high teacher-pupil ratio throughout• At least three residential staff, including a Matron, in each boarding house • Experienced and dedicated Learning Support and EAL provision• 24 Hour Medical Centre staffing key part of pastoral provision
• Extended care from breakfast to 9pm for day pupils - ideal for working parents
Our location and environment• Space – set in a beautiful location in 100 wooded acres and with superb sports
facilities, including astro turf, climbing wall, brand new netball courts, swimming pool and sports centre including new fitness suite
• Quality – historic buildings, sculpture-filled grounds, first-rate catering • Excellent transport links to London and South East – 3 minutes walk from mainline
rail (Witley station): 50 minutes to London Waterloo and 45 minutes drive to Heathrow and Gatwick airports
• Historic links with the City of London
“King Edward’s is an extraordinary place: a local landmark, a
national treasure and a worldwide community.”
John Attwater, Headmaster
