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 OptimizedImage,OptimizedSENIOR SCHOOL OPEN MORNING 2026

 

Saturday 3RD OCTOBER 2026
8.30am- 12.45pm

Opportunity, engagement and aspiration are key watchwords at the heart of an exceptional all-round education at King Edward’s Senior School (for ages 11-16 years), that encourages pupils to follow their passions and gives them the confidence to find their voice and to make a difference.

We are both proud of the academic excellence and success for which KES is renowned and also keen to celebrate our pupils’ efforts and achievements in many different fields. We place great value on the virtues of doing your best, making the most of the incredible opportunities on offer and aiming high, whilst also keeping your feet on the ground and supporting others.

Visit us on our next Open Morning on the 3rd October to meet our staff and pupils and to find out for yourselves what makes the Senior School a very special place.

  • Location: King Edward's Senior School (Library in the Wessex Building), North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU - Click here for a site map.


To register your attendance for this event, you must complete two actions:
 
  1. REGISTER YOUR DETAILS (Via a Microsoft Form)
  2. SELECT YOUR PREFERRED ARRIVAL TIME (Via TicketSource)

Once these two actions have been completed, you will then be fully registered for this event.


1. register your details

Please click on the button below to register your details:

1. REGISTER YOUR DETAILS HERE

2. select your preferred arrival TIME

During the morning, families will be able to join a tour with a pupil, walk around the site, take part in some fun activities, speak to knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers and enjoy some delicious refreshments in our dining hall. If the weather looks to be inclement, please bring an umbrella, as some of the tour will be outside.

To help with capacity on the day, we ask parents to select from two arrival times: 8.30am and 9.15am - this will ensure that you will have the maximum amount of time to experience all that KES has to offer. Prosposed schedules for each arrival time can be found in the drop-down links further below.

2. SELECT YOUR ARRIVAL TIME HERE

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Group 1: arrival 8.30am

Arrival/Reg: 8.30-8.50am

  • Register your arrival in our Library, located in the Wessex Building
  • Tour of the School
  • 10.45-11.15am: Welcome Presentation by the Headmaster in the Wroughton Theatre
  • Addional time to revisit certain subjects or enjoy refreshments in our dining hall
  • Event finishes: 12.45pm
Group 2: arrival 9.15am

Arrival/Reg: 9.15-9.40am

  • Register your arrival in our Library, located in the Wessex Building
  • Tour of the School
  • 11.30am-12noon: Welcome Presentation by the Headmaster in the Wroughton Theatre
  • Enjoy some refreshments in our dining all
  • Event finishes: 12.45pm


 



why don't you also join us for our

YEAR 7 taster MORNING

 

Saturday 7th November 2026

8.45am – 12.30pm

  • Open to all local pupils in Year 6 from September
  • Free event
  • Registration is essential
  • Registration will close on Monday 2 November 2026
  • Location: King Edward's Senior School (Library in the Wessex Building), North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU - Click here for a site map.
On Saturday 7th November, children entering Year 6 in September 2026, are invited to register for our fun-filled morning of activities at our Senior School. 

There is a wide variety of activities available to take part in. Perhaps you would like to analyse 'Every Breath You Take' in Chemistry or get involved in some 'Physical Theatre and Storytelling' in Drama, or even learn how to crack secret codes so that you can save the world! Alternatively, you may enjoy exploring microscopic life forms or using technology to compose your own music, not to mention experiencing the tastes of German cuisine. There are so many options to choose from!

To view all of the choices on offer and to register, please click on the link below:
 

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senior school open morning Directions

SAT NAV BA2 6HU

ON FOOT:

STARTING POINT: Walking from Bath Spa Railway Station/Central Bus Station (Additional routes can be found via Google Maps)

Approx walking time: 26 mins (1.2 miles)

  • Head north on the A3039 To Pulteney Bridge
  • Turn right onto Argyle St/Great Pulteney St
  • Cross the road into Sydney Gardens (via The Holburne Museum)
  • Continue through Sydney Gardens and exit at the far end, turn left onto Sydney Rd, followed by a right onto Warminster Rd and shortly after a sharp right onto North Road
  • Continue up North Road and enter the site via the Middle Entrance – Enter the Wessex Building to register your arrival


BY BIKE:

STARTING POINT: Cycling from Bath Spa Railway Station/Bus Station

Approx cycling time: 13 mins (1.3 miles)

There are multiple ways in which you could cycle to KES, including using the canal tow path. Below are directions based upon the most direct route via major roads in the shortest time. (Please note: The suggested route below may not be suitable for young children). Additional cycle routes can be found via Google Maps.

  • Head North on the A3039
  • Turn right onto North Parade
  • Turn left onto A36 towards the Holburne Museum/Sydney Gardens
  • Turn right on to Warminster Rd then take a right onto North Road (be prepared that this is a steep hill climb)
  • Continue up the hill and enter the site via the Middle Entrance. Cycle wracks are located via the Lower, Middle and Upper Entrances
  • Head to the Wessex Building to register your arrival


BY CAR:

King Edward’s Senior School is located on North Road to the north of the City. For Sat Nav users, please input postcode BA2 6HU, which will navigate you directly to the School.

Car parking is available on site via the Lower Entrance from North Road. Please make your way to the Senior School registration point in the Wessex Building. Staff and pupils will be on hand to direct you.

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To find out more about our Senior School ahead of your Open Morning visit, please click on the link below:

WELCOME TO THE SENIOR SCHOOL