At the heart of King Alfred’s philosophy is our child centred approach. This has been the practice here since 1898 when the school opened, and remains equally true today. We appreciate that every child is unique and has their own set of strengths, attributes and areas to develop.
The KAS community was blown away by this term’s Middle School show, which was hailed as “sensational”, “sheer joy” and “magical from start to finish”. Over 60 students from Years 7 to 9 participated in a two-night run of Sister Act Jr. at the Arts Depot. It was staged with the help of our UAL Performance and Production Arts students...
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To all our Old Alfredians, head into summer with a splash like this young KAS student at the Summer Fair in the 1970s. Do you recognise anyone in this photo? Let us know at oa@kingalfred.org.uk.
Another fantastic school year of reunions and events in the books, all made possible because of you! Thank you, Old Alfredians, for another unforgettable year.
Enjoy your summer break, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for OA Day on Saturday, 20th September. RSVP at oa@kingalfred.org.uk. ... See MoreSee Less
“The aim is to allow children to grow chiefly through their own efforts, and more or less at their own temperamental pace, into their own image.”
The village green setting of the main school site contributes to the community feeling with Lower School classrooms all opening out directly onto the play areas, parents encouraged to spend time in the grounds and all students offered opportunities for outdoor learning.
