Category: Whole School – King Alfred School
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.
Children’s Mental Health Week events for students and parents
Children’s Mental Health Week provides an annual opportunity for us to pause and reflect on our commitment to student well-being, which is at the heart of our school philosophy. For this year’s event, which ran 9-15 February, we hosted a range of activities and sessions promoting mental well-being for both students and parents. Mindful activities…
Stephen Campbell named as our next Head
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…
Careers Event: Sustainability
This term sees an exciting addition to our Connections Forum series as we welcome an inspiring panel of experts to share their insights on the subject of Careers in Sustainability: Working for the World you Want. The event is open to anyone in the school community, but particularly to Upper School students, in Year 7…
Bonfire Night 2025: join us for fun, food & fireworks!
We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for this year’s Bonfire Night celebration at KAS, taking place on Saturday 15 November 2025. This much-loved annual event, organised by KASparents, promises to be a memorable evening for families, friends, and the wider school community. Inspired by the KAS Bonfire Nights of years gone by,…
KAStonbury 2025: “A glorious celebration of our community”
Who needs Worthy Farm? This year’s summer fair at The King Alfred School – or ‘KAStonbury’, as it’s known – was a great success, featuring fun, food and excellent entertainment! The KAS community pulled out all the stops to make this year’s event extra special. Activity stations included face painting, a nail station, a bookstall…
TEDx Talk triumphs for students, staff & parents
“TEDx isn’t just an opportunity to speak, it’s an opportunity to make connections.” The fifth iteration of TEDxKingAlfredSchool saw 15 speakers take to the stage in the school’s Main Hall to share their thoughts and ideas. The event is an opportunity for participants to push themselves out of their comfort zones, giving five-minute talks from…
KAS celebrates a successful ISI inspection
The whole KAS community is today celebrating our latest inspection report, which has just been published. Inspectors from the Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) praised the school for helping students become “confident, self-aware young people” who feel “empowered to express themselves freely”. As the report states: “Pupils gain the knowledge to thrive at school and beyond.”…
Spotlight on: Modern Foreign Languages
The vibrant Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department at The King Alfred School allows students to learn French and Spanish. In the spirit of the school’s philosophy, our MFL provision also offers many opportunities for deeper learning and personal development. French is taught from Reception (ages 4-5), and language lessons continue to be core to the…
Studying Shakespeare – from Lower School to Sixth Form
As the world’s most famous playwright, the works of William Shakespeare can be enjoyed at any age – as KAS students from our Lower School and Sixth Form recently had the opportunity to appreciate. In the same week as World Book Day, Sixth Formers journeyed to The Bard’s birthplace for an enriching educational trip, whilst…
