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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.
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Posted : 1st April 2021
In Lower School we delayed the dressing up part of World Book Day (which fell during lockdown) and allowed our students to let their imaginations fly on the last day of the Spring Term. From Harry Potter to Varjak Paw, Tom Gates to Dennis the Menace the whole library was represented as the children paraded in small groups on the...
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Posted : 23rd September 2020
Delayed #worldbookday2021 dress up was just as much fun at the end of term and helped to celebrate the end of another amazing term of learning and laughing in the Lower School. ow.ly/qB0Q50EekLn
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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.
