What are the Admission Requirements for King Edward's School Witley?
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To apply for King Edward's School Witley at 11+, your child must be registered with the school (the school asks for registration by 1 November in the year before entry), sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test in English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, and have a school report and an informal interview. The pre-test is online and can be taken at your child's current school or at King Edward's in December. Offers are based on the test results, the school report and the interview. King Edward's Witley is a co-educational day and boarding school in Surrey for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Thinking about King Edward's School Witley 11+ entry? This guide explains the admission requirements for Year 7: the steps, the ISEB pre-test, the interview, the key dates, and how to get ready.
King Edward's School Witley 11+ admission requirements
King Edward's Witley is an independent school near Godalming in Surrey. It was founded in 1553, and it welcomes both day pupils and boarders. Most children join at 11+ in Year 7. To be considered, a child needs to meet a few simple requirements.
Be registered: A pupil must be registered for the application to be processed.
Register on time: The school asks families to register by 1 November in the year before entry.
Sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test: It covers English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.
Provide a school report: The school asks your child's current school for a report on their progress and potential.
Have an informal interview: This is a friendly chat with the school.
The school does not publish a pass mark. Instead, it says places are offered on the test results, the school report and the informal interview. That means the whole picture matters, not just one score.
Which King Edward's School is this?
There are several schools with "King Edward" in their names, and families sometimes mix them up. This guide is only about King Edward's School Witley, in Surrey. It is not the same as King Edward's School in Birmingham or the other schools in the King Edward VI Foundation, which have their own entrance tests and dates.
Question | King Edward's School Witley |
Where is it? | Wormley, near Godalming, Surrey |
Who does it teach? | Boys and girls aged 11 to 18, as day pupils and boarders |
Where do Year 7 pupils learn? | The Lower School, based in Queen Mary House, for Years 7 and 8 |
Main 11+ test | ISEB Common Pre-Test |
If you are looking at the Birmingham grammar schools, see our guide to the Admission criteria for King Edward VI schools in Birmingham.
King Edward's Witley 11+ admissions process, step by step
The process is simple. Here it is in six steps.
1. Visit the school
Come to an Open Morning or book a personal visit. A visit usually includes a meeting with the Head or the Deputy Head and Registrar, and a tour. The 11+ Open Mornings listed for autumn 2026 were on Friday 2 October and Saturday 10 October.
2. Register online and pay the fee
A pupil must be registered before their application can be processed. The school asks families to register by 1 November in the year before entry, although you can register at any time after your first enquiry.
3. The school asks for a report
Before testing, the school contacts your child's current school for a report on their progress and potential.
4. Sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test
All registered pupils are invited to sit this online test, either at their current school or at King Edward's in December before the year of entry.
5. Meet the school for an informal interview
The school says places are offered on the test results, the school report and an informal interview.
6. Offer and acceptance
If you are offered a place, you accept it and pay the acceptance fee and deposit, within the time given in your offer letter.
King Edward's Witley 11+ entrance test: The ISEB Common Pre-Test
King Edward's Witley uses the ISEB Common Pre-Test for 11+ entry. ISEB is the Independent Schools Examinations Board. Here are the facts from ISEB's official test framework, plus what the school says.
Question | Answer |
What subjects are tested? | English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning |
What is the format? | Online, adaptive and multiple choice |
What does adaptive mean? | Each question is picked based on how the child answered the last one, so every child gets their own path |
How many times can a child sit it? | Only once in an academic year |
What is the maths content? | National Curriculum topics up to the end of Year 5 |
How are scores given? | As age-standardised scores, where the average is 100 |
Where does the child sit it? | At their current school, or at King Edward's in December before the year of entry |
Because the test is adaptive, children cannot "skip" hard questions to find easy ones, and there is no single paper to practise from. The best preparation is strong Year 5 level English and maths, a wide vocabulary, and plenty of practice with reasoning puzzles. Read our guide to the ISEB Common Pre-Test for more details on the test.
King Edward's Witley 11+ key dates and deadlines
Here is how the timeline works for the two groups of families who read this guide most.
Step | What the school says |
Registration | You can register at any time after your first enquiry. The school recommends around one year before entry and asks for registration by 1 November in the year before entry |
ISEB Common Pre-Test | At the current school, or at King Edward's, in December before the year of entry |
Scholarship forms (art, design technology, drama, music, sport) | By 1 November in the year of entry. The scholarship assessment day is in February |
Bursary applications | By 1 November |
Acceptance | Within the time given in your offer letter |
Your child | Year 7 entry | What to do now |
In Year 6 now | September 2027 | The usual 1 November registration date has just passed, so contact the Admissions team. |
In Year 5 now | September 2028 | Plan to register by 1 November 2027, and expect the pre-test in December 2027. Always check the school's website for the latest dates |
The school updates its dates each year, and some details are on its Admissions pages and Parent Portal. Please confirm the exact dates directly with the school.
King Edward's Witley 11+ scholarships and bursaries
King Edward's Witley offers scholarships and means-tested help with fees.
Academic scholarships: These are awarded as part of the overall application process, so no extra form is needed.
Co-curricular scholarships: For art, design technology, drama, music and sport. For Year 7 entry, the scholarship form must be completed by 1 November in the year of entry, and the assessment day is in February.
Bursaries: Means-tested help, usually up to 50 percent of fees, funded by the school's parent Foundation, Bridewell Royal Hospital. Applicants must still meet the normal academic criteria. The deadline for bursary applications is 1 November.
If you think your child may qualify, speak to the Admissions team early.
Missed the deadline? What to do
If you are past the usual registration date, do not give up. The school asks families with questions about late applications to contact the Admissions team.
Meanwhile, keep your preparation going. A child who is ready is in the best position, whichever date they sit the test.
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How to prepare for King Edward's Witley 11+ entry
The best preparation is steady, calm and clear. Here are six easy ideas.
1. Start with free practice
Try our 11+ free practice papers to see which topics feel easy and which need more time. Keep the first go friendly and untimed.
2. Practise the online, multiple choice style
The ISEB test is online and multiple choice, so practise in the same way. Our 11+ past papers give exam style practice.
3. Build English and vocabulary
Read every day, learn new words and talk about what you read. The ISEB English test covers comprehension, grammar and spelling.
4. Make number skills automatic
ISEB maths covers National Curriculum topics up to the end of Year 5. Times tables, fractions and mental maths should feel quick and easy.
5. Rehearse test day and the interview
Our 11 plus mocks give calm, timed practice. Talk about hobbies, books and favourite subjects at home, so the interview feels like a friendly chat.
6. Use the holidays well
Our 11+ intensive courses give focused, friendly practice in school holidays, so skills stay sharp before the pre-test.
Families in Birmingham and the West Midlands can also work with our 11+ tutors in Birmingham to match your child's target test.
Final thoughts
The King Edward's School Witley 11+ admission requirements are clear once you break them down. Register by 1 November in the year before entry, sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test, provide a school report and have an informal interview. Offers are based on all three, so the whole child matters.
With steady practice, the whole thing can feel calm. At Pass 11 Plus Grammar, we are here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the admission requirements for King Edward's School Witley at 11+?
For Year 7 entry, your child must be registered with the school before they can be tested, and the school asks families to register by 1 November in the year before entry. Registered children sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test, either at their current school or at King Edward's in December. The school also asks your child's current school for a report, and places are offered on the test results, the school report and an informal interview.
What is the registration deadline for King Edward's Witley 11+?
The school's published guidance asks families to register by 1 November in the year before entry. For September 2027 entry, that date has just passed, so please contact the Admissions team straight away. For September 2028 entry, plan to register by 1 November 2027, and always check the school's website for the latest date.
What test does King Edward's School Witley use for 11+?
King Edward's Witley uses the ISEB Common Pre-Test for 11+ entry. It covers English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, and it is taken online. It can be sat at your child's current school or at King Edward's in December.
Is there an interview for 11+ entry at King Edward's Witley?
Yes. The school says places are offered on the basis of the test results, the school report and an informal interview. We always help children practise talking about their interests, so the interview feels friendly and natural.
How can Pass 11 Plus Grammar help with King Edward's Witley 11+ preparation?
We help children build the English, maths and reasoning skills that the ISEB pre-test checks, and we practise in the same online, multiple-choice style. We also help with confidence and interview skills.
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