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Open Events

Year 4 & Below Open Morning | Tuesday 28 April 2026

We are delighted to welcome you to our school on Tuesday 28 April from 10am-12pm.

This event is for families with children who are currently in Year 4 or below who would like to join King Edward's from 2027. You will have the chance to explore the school, meet the current pupils and staff, and get to know more about KES life.

The event is bookable by completing our enquiry form here. 

If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team.

KES Senior School | Taster Mornings 2026

KES Senior School Taster Mornings (For 2027 entry)

Our Taster Morning events are a fantastic way for parents and children to experience our school. During the event families will have the chance to meet the Head, explore the school and grounds, learn more about King Edward's and join us for lunch. 

To book: Please complete our enquiry form here advising which date you would like to attend. Please note, these events are popular and get booked extremely fast. 

May Taster Morning: For Years 5 & 7 

Tuesday 5 May - 10:00 -12.45

Tuesday 12 May - 10:00 -12.45

Tuesday 19 May - 10:00 -12.45

 

September Taster Morning: For Years 6 & 8

Tuesday 22 September: 10:00 -12.45

Tuesday 20 October: 10:00 -12.45

 

Sixth Form Open Evening | Friday 26 June 2026

Friday 26 June from 6pm-8pm

To book please complete our Sixth Form booking form here. We will contact you to confirm your booking.

This event is for students currently in Year 10 and their parents/guardians. This event will provide a strong insight into the exciting subjects offered at Sixth Form, and will help students seriously consider their next steps. You will have the opportunity to talk to our Head, Neal Parker, Director of Sixth Form, Emma Thomas, our A Level subject teachers, the Careers team and, of course, some of our current Sixth Formers to chat about life at King Edward’s in and out of the classroom. Neal Parker and Emma Thomas will also be delivering a short presentation to all in attendance.

We look forward to welcoming you to the King Edward VI Sixth Form soon.

Open Evening : Friday 2 October 2026

October Open Evening

Every Autumn we host our annual Open Evening where we welcome families to explore the school, meet the current pupils and staff, and get to know more about school life at King Edward's.

FAQs about the event can be found here

Individual Tours

Individual Tours are bookable throughout the year, and are with a senior member of staff. These tours are available for families to take during the school day, providing a real insight into what your child can expect day-to-day. There will be opportunities to drop into lessons, tour the school and ask questions to the member of staff. 

To enquire about a tour, email our Admissions Team

King Edward VI Preparatory School Events

Here is the list of all KES Prep events - for more information please visit: Visit Us Today | Admissions | KES Prep | Southampton 

Spring Term 2026 

 
Whole School in Action  Friday 6 February 
Nursery and Reception Forest Explorers  Friday 13 March 

Summer Term 2026 

 
Open Evening  Thursday 30 April 
Nursery and Early Years Open Event  Friday 12 June

 

Prince's Mead Events

Here is a list of Prince's Mead Events. For more information visit: Open Day | Independent Prep School | Prince's Mead School 

SPRING TERM 2026

 
Open Event  Friday 15 May