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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.
Learning how to transform their look for different roles - we hear about a make-up masterclass from on of our Sixth Form students. https://t.co/YWbyNTAK44
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Posted : 15th January 2021
As we complete week 2 of KAS Connected learning – Robert updates parents on the work being done around Covid testing and the ongoing decisions about what will replace GCSE and A level exams.
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Posted : 23rd September 2020
The teaching staff at KAS are our biggest strength but we are also lucky to have many guest speakers who bring another perspective on subjects. Before Christmas our A level History students were visited (via zoom) by Civil Rights Movement veteran, Mark Levy. ow.ly/QTmg50Dc4Uf ... See MoreSee Less
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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.
