KES Bath Spring Open Events

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Welcome to King Edward’s School. Founded in 1552, KES has held a special place in Bath for well over four and a half centuries and is now firmly established as one of the leading schools of any kind in the south-west of England.

Consisting of the Pre-Prep, Junior,  Senior School and Sixth Form, KES offers an inspiring and supportive environment for children aged 3 to 18.  

As the city’s former grammar school, KES has a very healthy tradition of nurturing academic excellence and ambition, reflected these days in the School’s consistently outstanding results. Our pupils are bright, inquisitive and aspirational, but they also have their feet firmly on the ground and understand that individual excellence shines most brightly in the service of the collective team effort.

The ethos of the School is one that encourages all pupils to play as hard as they work and to make the most of all the wonderful opportunities here, both in and out of the classroom, that enable them to grow and thrive within a supportive and caring framework.
 



To find out for yourself what makes KES so special, we invite you to join us at one of our forthcoming Spring Open Mornings in February 2025. Registration details below:

Pre-Prep & Nursery at KES Bath

Pre-Prep & Nursery Open Morning
Saturday 21st September

 

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Junior School at KES Bath

Junior School Open Morning
Saturday 21st September

 

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Directions for the Junior School

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 Wroughton Theatre 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


BY CAR:

King Edward’s Junior 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.

Directions for Pre-Prep & Nursery

SAT NAV BA1 4AQ

ON FOOT:

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

Approx walking time: 35 mins (1.7 miles)

  • From the Bus Station head along James St W
  • Turn right onto A367 towards Queen Square (opposite Green Park Brasserie)
  • Turn left onto Monmouth Pl
  • Continue onto Upper Bristol Rd (left)
  • Turn right onto Marlborough Ln
  • Turn left down the footpath just before Marlborough Buildings toward Royal Victoria Park
  • Walk diagonally through the park to the top of the park – exiting onto Weston Rd
  • Continue on Weston Rd towards Weston Village
  • Bear left onto Weston Ln
  • Turn left into King Edward’s Pre-Prep & Nursery


BY BIKE:

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

Approx cycling time: 15 mins (1.9 miles)

There are multiple ways in which you could cycle to KES on Weston Lane. Additional cycle routes can be found via Google Maps. (Please note: The suggested route below may not be suitable for very young children).

  • From the Bus Station take a left onto Corn Street A367 past Avon Street Car Park. Follow the road round towards Queen Square
  • Turn left onto New King Street/Great Stanhope St
  • Turn right onto Nile St
  • Turn left onto Upper Bristol Rd
  • Turn right onto Marlborough Ln
  • Turn left into Royal Victoria Park
  • Continually diagonally through the park to the top of the park – exiting onto Weston Rd
  • Continue on Weston Rd towards Weston Village
  • Bear left onto Weston Ln
  • Turn left into King Edward’s Pre-Prep & Nursery


BY CAR:

King Edward’s Pre-Prep is located on Weston Lane. For Sat Nav users, please input postcode BA1 4AQ, which will navigate you directly to the School.

Limited car parking is available on site.

To find out more about KES Bath ahead of your Open Event visit, please click on the relevant school link below:
Pre-Prep Junior School Senior School SIXTH FORM