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.
This year’s Upper School show took over the re-vamped Phoenix Theatre for three nights last term, with a show-stopping production of Guys and Dolls – an experience described as “unbelievable” by one student performer. The Drama and Music departments worked tirelessly to create a truly memorable event. With stunning sets, stand-out performances, dazzling dancing and sensational singing, the show had the...
Read More Off-white 'Cloud Dancer' is 2026's defining colour, according to Pantone – but at The King Alfred School, every day, term and year is full of colour! 🎨
Meet the KAS colour palette, featuring:
🌳 Calming 'KAS Green'
☀️ Joyful 'Lower School Yellow'
📘 Inspiring 'Upper School Blue'
⚛️ Purposeful 'GCSE Purple'
💜 Well-rounded 'Sixth Form Purple'
Swipe to discover how each shade captures the character, creativity and vibrancy that make our school so unique.
So... which KAS colour is your favourite?
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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.
