At the heart of King Alfredโs 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.
In September 2026, we will be giving a warm welcome to our new Head, Stephen Campbell. Stephen will be taking over from current Head, Robert Lobatto, who is retiring from Headship this summer after 11 years at The King Alfred School (and after 19 years as a Head). This appointment follows a rigorous international search process and represents both continuity...
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If you haven't yet, tune in to our latest episode of Alfredian Voices: What I REALLY Learnt at School and catch more moments like the one in this clip, where Dana Karic (OA 2003) remembers taking a show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her drama teacher and other classmates.
Not just performing, but the whole experience of the work involved with rehearsing and promoting the show in a completely new environment was unforgettable for her.
Itโs a small part of the episode, but it says a lot about the kind of opportunities (and confidence) that grow out of a KAS education.
As always, thank you Amy Cash, for the intro!
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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.”
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.
