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.
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...
Read More New episode of Alfredian Voices out today!️
In this episode, Ali Kazimi (OA 1987) joins Tamlyn for a conversation on identity, belonging, and finding your voice. Arriving in the UK with limited English, Ali found his feet in KAS’s inclusive culture, an experience that went on to shape his confidence and values into adulthood.
Throughout its history, KAS has been a place where every individual is treated with respect and celebrated for the value they bring to the community, and Ali felt that sense of inclusion even in the 1980s, an experience that helped build the confidence that has since carried him through a career leading at global firms to founding his own international consultancy.
This conversation offers deeper insight into his recent feature in the Alfredians Spring 2026 issue, including his piece, “The Teacher Who Changed the Course of My Life.”
Thank you Ali Kazimi for sharing your story!
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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.
