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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.
It's been another great year for the staff and students - lets do it all again next (school) year! Robert, Karen and everyone at KAS wish our community a restful and restorative Summer Break.
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Posted : 6th July 2022
On Saturday 2nd July Kastonbury returned to the school field after a two year absence. With music by KAS students, fundraising stalls, food, drinks and lots of friendly faces. Head Robert was there (in his Kastonbury t-shirt). He said, “It’s a fantastic afternoon with a great community spirit, wonderful creativity and it’s fantastic seeing everyone coming together as a community...
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It's been another great year for the staff and students - lets do it all again next (school) year! Robert, Karen and everyone at KAS wish our community a restful and restorative Summer Break.
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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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Lower School Film
Upper School Film
Sixth Form Film
“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.
