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Open Events

There are lots of ways to experience life at our school, and you are always welcome to visit – whether that’s at one of our taster mornings, our annual Open Evening in October, our Sixth Form Open Evening in the summer, or through a personal tour.

Year 4 & Below Open Morning | Tuesday 28 April | 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. You will have the chance to explore the school, meet the current pupils and staff, and get to know more about KES life.

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KES Taster Mornings 2026 | 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.  

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

KES Snr Website Open Event Page Banners3To 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. 

Sixth Form Open Evening | Friday 26 June 2026 | 6pm-8pm 

For students currently in Year 10 and their parents, this event offers an insight into Sixth Form life at King Edward’s, with the chance to meet our Head, Director of Sixth Form, A Level teachers, Careers team and current students.

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Individual Tours 

Individual tours run throughout the year with a senior member of staff, giving families the opportunity to see the school in action, visit lessons and ask questions.

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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.

Booking our October Open Evening will be available from June. 

FAQs about the event can be found here

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 

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 

SUMMER TERM 2026

 
Open Morning Friday 8 May