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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Celebrating International Women’s Day
At KAS, equality has been part of our ethos since the very beginning.
One figure closely connected to that story is Millicent Garrett Fawcett, suffragist, social reformer, and supporter of the School’s founding ideals. A leading campaigner for women’s rights and education, she was present at KAS’s opening ceremony in 1898, reflecting the progressive spirit that helped shape the School from the start.
This historic image shows Fawcett speaking at a suffrage gathering, a reminder of the values of fairness, voice, and opportunity for all that continue to guide our community today.
📷National Portrait Gallery
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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.
