The music school consists of a recital room, a staged courtyard, classrooms, a mac suite, recording facilities, teaching and practice rooms, a band room and instrument store. He was headmaster of scarborough college and king edwards school, witley. It was raised by the alumni of the school and their friends and was unveiled by the president of the royal hospitals of bridewell and bethlem on 11 september 1920. King edwards witley is an independent day and boarding school for girls and. During each term there are usually two exeat weekends from friday to sunday when boarders will go and stay with family, friends or guardians. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. King edwards is an independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11 to 18, offering gcse and ib diploma and alevels at sixth form. Having pioneered the use of laptops in teaching and learning, the school is now a. King edwards school, witley 1096890 historic england. Pastoral independent prep school witley barrow hills. Celebrated author visits king edwards witley on world. The history of childrens homes in britain orphanages, homes for those in poverty, or with special needs, reformatories, industrial and approved schools. His previous publications include france and europe 16611715 2002 and years of turmoil 1999. The school is situated in a picturesque 120 acre campus in beautiful village of witley, surrey.
Heritage list entry summary for king edwards school. King edwards school is a private school due south of the village centre. Photo of witley, king edwards school 1919, from the francis frith collection. Outstanding ib diploma results for king edwards school witley. In addition to his own brood comprising his wife and two and a. Our busy, thriving and wellresourced music department is housed in the purposebuilt countess of munster music school located at the heart of king edwards witley. The pupils were taught reading, writing, arithmetic, geography and history and they. The year comprises approximately 35 weeks in school over three terms. To understand king edward s raison detre, it is important to take a moment to reflect on the school s rich and royal history and strong links to the city of london. Admission registers, 17931898 ms 31172 5 pamphlets and.
The school is located in t he vill age o f wormle y near witley, surrey, england, having moved to its present loca tion in 1867. Bridewell house of occupations see king edwards school, witley. King edwards witley and barrow hills school are partner schools under the bridewell foundation. Pupil records of king edwards schools, witley the city of london. Guildhall library manuscripts section pupil records. The land is made up of mixed rural from woods to cultivated fields, including some of the forested greensand ridge and suburban areas. Uk summer school king edwards school summer english courses. The history department has put together a list of good history related films and books to help keep pupils busy over the holidays. The lost king of england and over 8 million other books. Each year, the ib gathers educational leaders, decision makers and practitioners from schools, universities and governments, as well as students, to discuss and develop ideas on international education.
We have been twice and came out feeling rather flat although the. Book an open morning at king edwards co educational school, surrey king. The school is proud to announce that, following the issue of its ib results this week, it has maintained an average points score of 34 over the last 5. It is within an hour of both central london and the south coast of england. King edwards school, witley witley elementary school. The charter with edwards seal is in the public records office together with documents and books from the early years of the schools existence. Life at king edwards is about embracing opportunities, discovering talents and realising potential through excellent all round education for the individual. The schools strong ethos enables pupils from a very diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and countries to live and work together fully integrated and completely at ease. Girls school remained in southwark and was renamed king edwards school, london until its closure in 1922. I first realised my passion for reading and analysing texts, resulting in my. Edward ii, king of england 1284 27 denholm elliott cbe 19221992. Its a mix of factual books and biographies, and historical fiction, so theres something for everyone. King edwards school, witley is an independent coeducational boarding and day school. Mac os x available free from sophos here microsoft office please connect to our.
Academic study and a broad and balanced curriculum lie at the heart of king edwards. Mr adrian maxey has been appointed assistant bursar with operational responsibility for both king edwards witley and barrow hills. Enrollment, application and study at king edwards witley private school. According to king edwards witleys director of music, stasio sliwka, it is hoped that this will become an annual event with plans afoot to set up a choral society made up of members from the king edwards witley and barrow hills school communities, in addition to any singers of all ages residing in witleys surrounding villages. King edwards school, birmingham was founded in 1552 by king edward vi, one of a number of now famous schools created during the young kings brief reign. King edwards school is an independent coeducational boarding and day school for 11 18 year olds, located in surrey and offering the very best possible preparation for adult life in todays world king edwards school is an extraordinary place.
Now retired, he teaches history at marlborough college summer school. In response to the ongoing covid19 outbreak, although king edwards witley is closed. This page is to show our school for what it really is. Wright, king edwards first female head in the history of the school. We have visted and asked around about king edwards in witley but are having problems as to gauging the school. King edwards witley is an independent boarding and day school for girls and boys aged 1118 that offers pupils the opportunity to excel in their academic studies while also offering a highly motivating and inspiring environment for children to equally thrive in other sporting and creative activities. Because we are different king edwards witley is an independent boarding and day school for girls and boys aged 1118 with a difference. Photo of witley, king edwards school 1919 francis frith. King edwards school, wormley, surrey history in structure. Christopher marlowe, edward ii 6 likes without him nothing was done, and through him everything was done, and the king trusted him more than any other.
My son has been at king edwards witley since 1st form and is now in 5th form so we have had experience of both junior and senior school there. Former king edwards school choirmaster jailed for sex. Meet mrs joanna wright, king edwards first female head in the. In 1867 the boys school moved to witley and was renamed king edwards school, witley. King edwards school, witley is one of bright worlds close partner schools. History coeducational school in surrey king edwards witley. Gild of the holy cross 1552 the school was formed by the gild of the holy cross, a medieval religious guild in birmingham, and received the royal charter. Director of art at king edward s witley, caroline shouksmith said, ultimately, access to highquality arts education, such as we offer at king edward s witley, raises the selfconfidence of young people and provides them with a valuable set of skills that can be applied to all areas of their life. Tower ward school only log books, 18731905 ms 31161 3 volumes. We are looking for a day school for our son in the area south of guildford. King edwards school is a grade ii listed building in wormley, surrey, england. King edwards witley private school suburb of london. Shared heritage the history of king edwards school, witley. Witley infants school, opposite the church, is a fine example of a 19thcentury school constructed in 1836, one year before queen victoria was crowned.
King edwards witley pupil edwina awarded prestigious art. A history of care and education, a place to lodge christ in. Studying at king edwards from lower school to ib diploma, creating independent learners for tomorrows world. An independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11 to 18. King edwards school war memorial was designed by mr henry t edwards of the art memorial company. It is for this reason at king edwards witley, we have made the decision not to sit as exams, a decision tempered by the fact the school has run the ib diploma for the last four years with great success, without providing evidence of public exam performance at the end of. Discounts for the official cost of the institution for talented students and students. Boys school, red cross street see cripplegate schools foundation. In 1860, renamed as king edwards schools while still administered by bridewell royal hospital, and admitted children from 11 or 12. Guildhall library manuscripts section king edwards schools. King edwards witley prospectus 201920 by king edwards. Guildhall library manuscripts section general guide. The present day king edwards school, witley, has evolved slowly from.
The multicultural side was a real interest to our son and he has thrived there. King edwards school, witley, near godalming, surrey. Shared heritage the history of king edwards school. Witley is a village and civil parish in the borough of waverley in surrey, england centred 2. The happy hangout is our wellbeing room, named by one of our children after a school wide competition. Mr maxey, who was previously head of operations at alton college and prior to that facilities manager for southampton solent university, has over 20 years facilities management operational services experience within the education sector. The independent private boarding school king edwards school witley king edward school is located in the small village of whitney surrey, almost on the border with sussex county, southeast england and takes on boys training and girls from 11 to 18 years, including foreign students. Kesw photography is a page, run by students of king edwards school, witley. King edwards school, witley is an independent coeducational boarding and day school, founded in 1553. King edwa rd s school, w itley is an independent coeducational boarding and day school, founded i n 1553 by ki ng edward vi and nichola s ridley. King edwards witley follows the uk academic year september to july. Photo prints old maps folded maps calendars photo books jigsaws mugs tableware tea towels cushion covers gift cards wallpaper trade colour contrast galleries. King edwards witley king edwards provides a foundation for life. A day in the life of a housemaster if you thought keeping your family in order was a full time job, spare a thought for andrew day, housemaster at leading independent boarding and day school king edwards witley.
King edwards witley celebrated world book day 2018 thursday 1 st march with the arrival of a special visitor to the school, the renowned american author dr mimi thebo whose stories for young people have been praised for their ability to capture an authentic teen voice dr thebo, a prizewinning poet and a lecturer in creative writing at bath spa university, delivered an. The present day king edwards school, witley, has evolved slowly from bridewell. A former choirmaster at a private school in witley has been jailed for nine months after admitting sexual activity with a pupil edward moore, 24, was in. New assistant bursar role for king edwards witley and. We are an independent, boarding and day school for girls and boys aged 1118. To understand king edwards raison detre, it is important to take a moment to reflect on the schools rich and royal history and strong links to the city of london. King edward vi school is, therefore, the second king edward vi school in the country, and in 2000 it had been founded for 450 years. Details for king edward school witley in king edwards. This is a very typical surrey village in the proportion of tilehung, halftimber and brick houses, although not in any distinct style.