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The King Alfred School
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.
Children in Reception have been channeling their inner @RobBiddulph and creating their own Odd Dog Out characters. We're loving their creativity and imagination. #lovelearning
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Posted : 29th April 2021
The new issue of the Old Alfredians newsletter is out now – full of stories from alumnae across the world, it’s amazing seeing the legacy a King Alfred education gives to our students. OA Tom Bernard worked on shuttle launches for NASA and has some amazing photos to share, OBE recipient Ian Lush talks about his work at NHS Charities...
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Posted : 23rd September 2020
The King Alfred School is at King Alfred School, London.
Outside space is an essential element across all year groups at KAS. Here are some Y2 students enjoying morning break.![]()
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In Lower School our Reception and Y1 students enjoy the secluded play area of Ivy Wood.![]()
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When students move across to the Manor Wood site in Y2 they have their own dedicated play space directly outside their classrooms. They also have access to the main field but this space gives them freedom to be themselves among their peers.![]()
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Children can use break to play imaginative games, enjoy some quiet reading or colouring time, burn off energy on the climbing frames, sit and chat to friends or build worlds in the sandpit (sorry parents!)![]()
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As students move through the Lower School dedicated play spaces are allocated to different Year groups. There are larger climbing frames, a zip wire and the 'camps area' where children can build dens and enjoy the feeling of woodland while still safely on site. ![]()
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Break time is part of a structured day of lessons covering the Early Years curriculum, specialist subjects, PE and Callovers (assemblies). ![]()
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Children are supervised while they play to ensure they are making safe choices and they return to their classroom refreshed and ready to learn! ![]()
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Aimee, Year 11
“I value the freedom I get given in my work and my decisions at King Alfred. The teachers create an amazingly supportive environment where I feel inspired to learn.”
Justin, Year 13
"As a year group there's a real sense of togetherness in the Sixth Form and I've been able to meet new friends and enjoy getting to know people from outside my subject groups."
Welcome to the KAS Sixth Form
Tabitha, Year 7
“I love the friendliness of the school, it’s got a really nice feeling to it and everyone’s so welcoming”
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“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.”
John Russell, KAS Head 1901-1920
Space to Grow
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.
