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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.
Thanks to @youngshakesco for bringing Hamlet to our KS2 children this week - we spoke to some of the new Shakespeare converts in Y5 to find out what they made of the experience.
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Posted : 10th June 2021
The dark, wintry days of this year’s lockdown feel a distant memory as summer finally seems to have arrived and the world is returning to some semblance of ‘normality’. However, it was only a few months ago that schools were still remote and we were all largely contained within our own homes. You will hopefully remember the community project we...
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Posted : 23rd September 2020
Thanks to @youngshakesco for bringing Hamlet to our KS2 children this week - we spoke to some of the new Shakespeare converts in Y5 to find out what they made of the experience.![]()
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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."
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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.
