Welcome to the website of King Edward’s, Bath’s oldest school. Founded in 1552, KES has held a special place in the city for well over four and a half centuries and is now firmly established as one of the leading schools in the south-west of England. As a family of three schools, the Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior sections of King Edward's offer an inspiring and supportive environment for children age 3 to 18. All pupils are encouraged to be the best they can be and all are nurtured along the pathway to leading happy, fulfilled and successful lives at school and beyond.+