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King Edward’s Witley, Surrey for neurodiverse child - or other options to consider?

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KEWorothers · 13/09/2025 06:21

We are looking at independent schools for next Sept 26, who will take a late entrant going into Y9 (I’m aware a number of schools have already set their Y9 lists with the early entrance process from Y6). My son is neurodivergent (high functioning ASD) but bright and specifically is a natural at maths. So he needs somewhere he will be able to take maths at a higher level where further maths gcse is, at least, offered. I have heard King Edward’s Witley is good with neurodivergent children; does anyone else have experience there: is it genuinely good for neurodiverse children? He doesn’t necessarily want an action packed day, so somewhere serious about academics but also nuturing would be good with small class numbers. Also, if there are other schools suggested, we ought to consider too (within Surrey)?

Also, as our son will be going into Y9 - I’d like somewhere that really he has the option to stay until 18.

Many thanks

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MineisanAperol · 20/09/2026 16:59

My ND - ASD academic has gone to Godalming. Impressed.

ExpertlyDecluttering · 20/09/2026 17:11

I wouldn't worry about 6th form, very few Hampshire/Surrey state schools have 6th forms so the default is college therefore plenty of options. I have a friend whose ND DD transferred from private to Bohunt for 6th form and did really well there.

Porrrrr · 20/09/2026 21:15

MineisanAperol · 20/09/2026 16:59

My ND - ASD academic has gone to Godalming. Impressed.

Godalming is good but very big, depends on the profile of the SEN.

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