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...
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Summer Term brings more opportunities for students and teachers to swap chairs and desks for beanbags, logs and picnic benches as lessons head outdoors.
Nestled in the shadow of Hampstead Heath, our leafy green grounds provide plenty of breakout areas, from our treehouse and amphitheatre to the vast field and on‑site woodland.
It’s more than just a lovely place to spend a lesson: research* shows that regular access to green spaces can boost children’s working memory and attention span.
Outdoor learning is key to the KAS ethos, and we can’t wait for more sunshine‑filled lessons throughout the summer and into autumn 🌳✨
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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.
