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Greece trip inspires future studies – and travels!
Earlier this year, students took part in a rich and memorable educational visit to Greece, exploring some of the most significant archaeological sites and cultural landmarks of the ancient world. The trip provided invaluable context for GCSE studies while inspiring curiosity, reflection and a lasting appreciation of the ancient world – both for those studying…
Exciting science: explosions, snakes and surprisingly cute snails!
Making learning fun is core to The King Alfred School’s philosophy, and that was certainly the case around British Science Week, as a range of activities brought science excitingly to life. Upper School Science The Old Library reverberated to the sound of pops, bangs, oohs and aahs as Ben from Explorer Dome came in with…
Sixth Formers meet political heavyweights at Westminster conference
Report by Rani G, Year 13 Politics student Year 12 and 13 A Level Politics students attended the PolECon UK Politics and Economics conference at Methodist Central Hall in Westminster this term, alongside fellow students from across the country. The event featured speakers from a variety of political parties, including Wes Streeting MP (Labour), Zahra…
Benedict Cumberbatch returns to chat Hamlet with KAS students
Benedict Cumberbatch returned to KAS last term for a Q&A on Hamlet with our A Level English Literature students. The Emmy Award‑winning actor, who played the titular role during a sell‑out run at London’s Barbican in 2015, joined students in the Upper School Library for a wide‑ranging and insightful discussion on the Shakespearean tragedy – a…
Vinyl, CDs & social justice: students’ inspiring outing
Members of our Vintage Music and Arts Club enjoyed an unforgettable afternoon as they embarked on a ‘Charity Shop Music Tour’ along East Finchley High Road, arranged by club organiser Pat Leacock. Originally, the group had planned to visit a second‑hand record shop, but a last‑minute closure (top picture!) led to an unexpected adventure. Armed…
Film Studies students host Paul Thomas Anderson evening
Three of our A Level Film Studies students hosted an evening celebrating director Paul Thomas Anderson, with a screening of his film There Will Be Blood and a discussion of his work – including its impact on them as young film aficionados. One of the organisers, Oren T, penned the following report after the event… On…
World Book Day 2026: flash fiction, author visits & amazing outfits!
With 2026 named as the ‘National Year of Reading’, this year’s World Book Day was an extra-special affair at KAS. World Book Day in Lower School In Lower School, it turned into a whole month of stories, creativity and reading inspiration! Literary visitors included poet Karl Nova, who chatted metaphors and haikus with Year 6,…
Sun, snow and self-reliance: KAS ski trip 2026
Ask anyone who went on this year’s school ski trip what they loved about it, and you’ll hear the words freedom, fun and friendship over and over again. The trip encapsulated everything that is special about a KAS education and students shone on and off the slopes, showcasing our school values and creating lasting memories.
“An incredible experience”: Years 2 and 3 stage Finding Nemo Jr!
Our Lower School Hall was transformed into an underwater wonderland last week as children from Year 2 and Year 3 staged multiple performances of Finding Nemo Jr. With vibrant costumes, a colourful set and rousing musical numbers, the production followed Nemo’s father, Marlin, as he embarked on a courageous journey across the ocean to find…
Our Sixth Form ranks in the top 3% for A level progress
The King Alfred School is celebrating their academic achievement following the publication of national exam data by the Department for Education (DfE) last month. The figures show that KAS has secured an impressive value-added (VA) score of +0.47 at A level. This result, also known as a student progress score, places the school among the top 3% of schools in the country.
A level value-added scores measure the progress students make from their GCSE starting points compared to peers with similar prior attainment nationally. The metric offers a powerful indicator of how effectively a school supports and challenges its students. The DfE figures include almost all state and independent schools across England, giving a robust national comparison.
