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# King Alfred School

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## News

- [News & Events](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/news-events/) - Find out more about the latest news at King Alfred here.
- [A level results success for our students](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2023/08/17/a-level-results-success-for-our-students/) - Year 13 students were happy to be back in School for the day today as they collected their A level results.
- [Matilda Brings The House Down](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2023/07/13/matilda-brings-the-house-down/) - Students in Lower School (and two Upper School performers) pulled off a fun and fabulous production of the Matilda musical which played to full houses and smiling faces in the penultimate week of term. Led by Head of Lower School, Karen Thomas, Deputy Head of Lower School Rachael Herman and Year 2 teacher Natalie Petzal,
- [Impressive A level results for proud Year 13 students](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2022/08/18/impressive-a-level-results-for-proud-year-13-students/) - It was a day of celebration in the Sixth Form Centre today as the Y13 students picked up their A level results.
- [A level results bring a flurry of A*s and diverse destinations](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/08/13/a-level-results-bring-a-flurry-of-as-and-diverse-destinations/) - A new KAS record was reached with A*s making up 30% of all A level and Level 3 grades and students excited to be heading off to a huge range of prestigious post-school pathways. The A*s were only part of the story; with almost half (43%) of grades at A* - A and over three
- [Robert Lobatto Gives Inaugural Sir Ken Robinson Lecture](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/06/15/heads-blog-inaugural-sir-ken-robinson-lecture/) - The inaugural 'Imagine if…' Sir Ken Robinson Lecture proved to be an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, learning and education. The event began with an introduction from legendary educationalist Sir Ken Robinson's daughter, Kate Robinson. A talk by outgoing Head of KAS, Robert Lobatto followed, and the event concluded with a panel discussion featuring Kate and Robert Lobatto gave a passionate speech about how Sir Ken Robinson's work inspired his own vision for education and why his ideas are still needed today
- [Proud parents and heartfelt student speeches at Year 11 breakfast](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/05/29/year-11-breakfast/) - Happy tears were shed as students reflected on their journey at The King Alfred School during our annual Year 11 breakfast, marking the start of study leave.
- [Students shine in Annie Jr – this year's Middle School Show](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/05/26/annie-jr/) - This year's Middle School show saw Year 7, 8 & 9 students take on Annie Jr, with a showcase of songs and a full theatrical production of the much-loved musical.
- [Exciting science: explosions, snakes and surprisingly cute snails](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/04/29/exciting-science-explosions-snakes-and-surprisingly-cute-snails/) - Making learning fun is core to our school philosophy – and, with explosions, snakes and some cute snails, that was certainly the case in British Science Week
- [Greece trip inspires future studies – and travels](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/05/04/greece-trip/) - Our Upper School Greece trip combined classroom learning with first‑hand experience, bringing history, myth and archaeology vividly to life.
- [Cemetery trip sparks creative and critical thinking](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/05/23/rossettii-english-lit-trip/) - A level English Literature students from The King Alfred School visited Highgate Cemetery as part of their studies on Christina Rossetti’s poetry.
- [UAL Musical Theatre Showcase: songs, setbacks and advice from Sam Spiro](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/05/14/ual-musical-theatre-showcase-songs-setbacks-and-advice-from-sam-spiro/) - Year 12 & 13 students staged an epic Musical Theatre Showcase as part of their UAL Performing & Production Arts course – with help from actor Samantha Spiro.
- [Berlin 2026: "Trips like this help us go deeper"](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/05/08/berlin-trip/) - Our annual Year 10 Berlin trip helped enrich students' GCSE History learnings on The Cold War to life, with visits to the Berlin Wall, a Stasi prison, and more
- [World Book Day 2026: flash fiction, author visits & amazing outfits!](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/03/21/world-book-day-2026/) - This year’s World Book Day was an extra-special affair featuring a flash fiction competition, workshops with celebrated authors, and our annual dress-up day.
- [Sixth Formers meet political heavyweights at Westminster conference](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/04/27/politics-conference-westminster/) - Sixth Formers studying Politics met the likes of Wes Streeting MP and Alastair Campbell as they attended a Westminster conference to enrich their learning.
- [Sun, snow and self-reliance: KAS ski trip 2026](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/03/18/sun-snow-and-self-reliance-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.
- [Vinyl, CDs & social justice: students' inspiring outing](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/04/21/vinyl-cds-social-justice/) - Armed with £10, members of our Vintage Music and Arts Club headed to local record and charity shops – and visited a social justice project along the way.
- [Benedict Cumberbatch returns to chat Hamlet with KAS students](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/04/22/benedict-cumberbatch-returns-kas-hamlet/) - Benedict Cumberbatch paid another visit to our lovely Upper School Library to answer questions about Hamlet from our A Level English Literature students.
- [Stephen Campbell named as our next Head](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/03/02/stephen-campbell-named-as-our-next-head/) - In September 2026, we will warmly welcome Stephen Campbell as our new Head. He will take over from Robert Lobatto, who is retiring after 11 years at KAS.
- [Our Sixth Form ranks in the top 3% for A level progress](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/03/11/our-sixth-form-ranks-in-the-top-3-for-a-level-progress/) - Everyone here at The King Alfred School is celebrating our 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
- [Film Studies students host Paul Thomas Anderson evening](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/03/27/film-studies-screening-discussion-evening/) - A Level Film Studies students hosted an evening celebrating director Paul Thomas Anderson, with a discussion of his work and a screening of There Will Be Blood.
- ["An incredible experience": Years 2 and 3 stage Finding Nemo Jr!](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/03/18/finding-nemo-jr/) - Our Lower School Hall was transformed into an underwater wonderland for Finding Nemo Jr, with vibrant costumes, a colourful set and rousing musical numbers
- [UAL students stage original play: "It was a real team effort"](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/03/09/ual-devised-mr-greens-wild-foxes/) - As part of the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Production and Performing Arts course, students devised and staged a play – Mr Green's Wild Foxes – from scratch.
- [Children's Mental Health Week events for students and parents](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/03/04/childrens-mental-health-week-events/) - The annual event is a chance to reflect on our commitment to student well-being, with mindful activities and expert mental health talks for students and parents
- [Meet the teachers - The PE Department](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2021/01/07/meet-the-teachers-the-pe-department/) - Ask any of our students and they'll say 'the teachers' - so we thought we'd peek behind the curtain again.
- [Year 9s consider their futures - with help from parents](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/02/24/year-9-careers-fair/) - Parents and older students supported Year 9 as they explored their GCSE options and considered careers in industries such as law, architecture and journalism.
- [Student volunteers develop sports leadership skills](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/01/16/student-volunteers-develop-sports-leadership-skills/) - Please join us in congratulating our Year 9 students who represented the school so wonderfully as volunteers at the Barnet Bar No One (BBN1) event last term.
- [A Parents' Guide to SOCS](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2023/10/18/a-parents-guide-to-socs/) - A parents' guide to using our new sports fixture management platform.
- [KAS Comments In GCSE Alternatives Article](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/02/22/kas-comments-in-gcse-alternatives-article/) - Our Deputy Head speak to School House magazine about the work some schools are doing to move away from the traditional nine GCSE model.
- [KAS celebrates a successful ISI inspection](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/05/19/kas-celebrates-a-successful-isi-inspection/) - Our community celebrated our 2025 inspection report, with the Head saying: “Inspectors recognised that pupils gain the knowledge to thrive at school and beyond"
- [Better together: how our partnerships drive educational progress](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/11/07/better-together-how-our-partnerships-drive-educational-progress/) - The Independent Schools Council’s (ISC) Partnership Week runs from 4-8 November 2024, celebrating meaningful partnership work between state and independent schools. As a proud and active member of the ISC, we asked our Partnerships and Leadership Support, Liz Robinson, to outline the ways in which our own partnerships help lead the way in education reform.
- [GCSE students shine at The King Alfred School](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/08/22/gcse-students-shine-at-the-king-alfred-school/) - Year 11 students at The King Alfred School (KAS) could not contain their excitement today after achieving an impressive set of GCSE results.
- [Guys & Dolls rocks the Phoenix Theatre!](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/01/09/guys-dolls-upper-school-show/) - Our annual Upper School show lit-up the Phoenix Theatre, with one student saying: "Taking part in the show was an unbelievable experience. I learnt so much."
- [KAS clubs get creative – even Maths Club!](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2026/01/07/creative-clubs/) - Creative thinking is core to our educational approach – and that even extends to our Maths Club, who created this incredible artwork using 72 Rubik's Cubes!
- [Celebrations at KAS on GCSE results day!](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/08/21/celebrations-at-kas-on-gcse-results-day/) - Pride was in abundance at The King Alfred School (KAS) as Year 11 students received their GCSE results. The top grades of 8 and 9 made up one-third of all GCSE / Level 2 results, reflecting the exceptional achievement of students across a wide range of subjects. The overall pass rate was also extremely strong,
- [Resilience & redecorating: Year 11s make a difference in Namibia](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/10/21/resilience-and-redecorating-in-namibia/) - The King Alfred School's annual Namibia trip sees Year 11 students undertake volunteer work in a local school, desert adventures and plenty of personal growth.
- [Bonfire Night 2025: join us for fun, food & fireworks!](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/10/14/bonfire-night-fireworks-2025/) - Tickets are now on sale for the annual King Alfred School fireworks display and bonfire night, with early-bird discounts available.
- [Careers Event: Sustainability](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/10/15/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
- [A level success for KAS Sixth Formers!](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/08/14/a-level-success/) - This year’s cohort of Sixth Form students at The King Alfred School achieved outstanding results, with 92% of results graded A*-C and over a quarter A*.
- [Sixth Formers throw themselves into Year 12 camp](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/10/09/year-12-camp-25/) - Our annual start-of-Sixth-Form camp is designed to foster friendships, belonging, and a strong sense of community – all core KAS values.
- [Firework Tickets on Sale](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2023/09/25/firework-tickets-on-sale/) - The annual KASparents fireworks event is happening on Saturday 11th November from 4pm.
- [Fireworks Tickets On Sale](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2022/10/07/fireworks-tickets-on-sale/) - The annual KASparents fireworks event is happening on Saturday the 12th November from 4pm - 7pm.
- [Camps Bringing Students Together](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2022/09/28/camps-bringing-students-together/) - At the start of the Autumn Term students in Year 7 and Year 12 headed off on camp.
- [Sixth Form Open Evening](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2022/09/26/sixth-form-open-evening/) - We are looking forward to our upcoming Sixth Form open evenings.
- [Meet The Teachers: New Upper School Teachers](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2021/10/18/meet-the-teachers-new-upper-school-teachers/) - Getting to know some of our new faculty members
- [New Sixth Form Centre Opened by Old Alfredian](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2021/09/30/new-sixth-form-centre-opened-by-old-alfredian/) - New Sixth Form Centre opened at The King Alfred School Hampstead Heath
- [Meet the teachers: New Deputy Head](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2021/09/20/meet-the-teachers-new-deputy-head/) - Introducing our new Deputy Head, Alistair McConville
- [Pop Art Portraits - A Hit For Year 6](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2021/03/16/pop-art-portraits-a-hit-for-year-6/) - Year 6 have made colourful portraits based on the work of Roy Lichtenstein
- [Meet The Teachers - The English Department](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2020/11/16/meet-the-teachers-the-english-department/) - What makes King Alfred School so special? Ask any of our students and they'll say 'the teachers'.
- [From KAS to NHS - letter from an Old Alfredian](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2020/06/02/from-kas-to-nhs-letter-from-an-old-alfredian/) - Director of Operational Resilience at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust was asked to share a couple of specific memories.
- [Perfect poems from Year 6](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2020/04/22/perfect-poems-from-year-6/) - Students were challenged to imagine what was going on in their Y6 classrooms during lockdown.
- [World Book Day costumes delight and inspire](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2020/03/10/world-book-day-costumes-delight-and-inspire/) - Across the Lower School - imagination and creativity were on display when the students chose their favourite book characters to dress up as.
- [Success for TEDxKingAlfredSchool speakers](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2020/02/25/success-for-speakers-at-tedxkingalfredschool/) - For the second year running, The King Alfred School (KAS) in Hampstead hosted a day-long TEDx event featuring inspirational short talks by students, staff and parents.
- [Farewell to Dawn Moore, KAS Head 2003 - 2015](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2020/01/14/farewell-to-dawn-moore-kas-head-2003-2015/) - Today is a sad day for the KAS community as many of them gather to say a final farewell to former KAS Head, Dawn Moore who sadly passed away at the end of December.
- [Oar-some KAS crews complete 21-mile river race](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/09/30/kas-rowing-great-river-race-25/) - An early morning start and strong teamwork skills paid off for The King Alfred School students as they took on a 21.6-mile rowing race on the River Thames.
- [Parent Portal - A Guide](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/06/19/parent-portal-a-guide/) - While our website is packed full of useful information for KAS families and those looking to join our community, we know that parents have been asking for a more tailored resource where useful School information can be collated.
- [KAStonbury 2025: "A glorious celebration of our community"](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/07/18/kastonbury-2025/) - This year's summer fair at The King Alfred School – billed as 'KAStonbury' – was a great success, featuring fun, food and excellent entertainment!
- [Adventures & life lessons at Year 9 camp](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/08/13/adventures-life-lessons-at-year-9-camp/) - Summer Term saw students swap classrooms for coastlines on week-long adventures in Cornwall, Dorset and Devon – learning invaluable life lessons along the way.
- [Students shine in "West End worthy" show](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/06/09/middle-school-show-2025/) - The KAS community was blown away by this term’s Middle School show, which was hailed as “sensational”, “sheer joy” and “magical from start to finish”.
- [UAL students' powerful final performance: justice, friendship & suffering](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/08/08/ual-final-performance-the-welkin/) - Year 13 UAL Level 3 Performing & Production Arts students from The King Alfred School delivered a moving performance of The Welkin to end their two-year course.
- [Walking through history, stepping into nature: Summer Explorations at KAS](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/08/06/summer-explorations-slavery-green-spaces/) - Year 7 uncovered London’s links to slavery, while Year 8 investigated the city’s green spaces for their Summer Term 'Explorations' – multi-subject projects – at The King Alfred School.
- [Year 7's week of fun: learning beyond the classroom!](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/08/01/year-7-activities-week/) - Year 7's Activities Week featured charity fundraising, a London scavenger hunt, watersports, and creative workshops — fun, teamwork, and learning combined.
- [US Civil Rights trip: "We were inspired to fight injustice"](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/01/17/us-civil-rights-trip-we-were-inspired-us-to-fight-injustice/) - Sixth Formers enjoyed a rich deeper learning experience as they travelled to the US to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement and its legacy in America.
- [Year 9's wearable sculpture workshop](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/02/03/year-9s-wearable-sculpture-workshop/) - Year 9 were tasked with creating wearable sculptures earlier this term in Art, drawing inspiration from modernist paintings, particularly abstract art.
- [Year 5 raise the roof at The O2](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/02/05/young-voices-2025/) - Lower School students from The King Alfred School sang, danced and shook pompoms to songs by Bob Marley to Benson Boone at the annual Young Voices event.
- [“We all have an inner clown”](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/02/05/we-all-have-an-inner-clown/) - Year 12 students studying performance created a classic clowning performance which gave everyone the giggles.
- [Benedict Cumberbatch shares Hamlet insights with A level students](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/02/06/benedict-cumberbatch-hamlet-a-level-students/) - Sixth Form students recently had the opportunity to quiz actor Benedict Cumberbatch on his portrayal of one of Shakespeare’s most iconic roles – Hamlet.
- [Year 13 Drama performance splits the audience](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/02/13/year-13-drama-performance-splits-the-audience/) - One of the key modules of our UAL Level 3 Performing and Production Arts course sees students devising their own original plays.
- [KAS community pays tribute to much-loved members](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/03/04/tributes-sarah-phillips-kara-conti/) - At this term’s King Alfred School Society AGM, tribute was paid to two very special and valued members of the KAS community: Sarah Phillips and Kara Conti.
- [Year 12s lead mental health sessions for Year 7](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/03/04/year-12s-lead-mental-health-sessions-for-year-7/) - Community, contribution and collaboration are key values at The King Alfred School.
- [Children's Mental Health Week at KAS](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/03/04/childrens-mental-health-week-at-kas/) - To mark Children’s Mental Health Week (3-9 February), our pastoral care team devised a special events programme, sharing helpful advice on maintaining good mental health, highlighting emotional coping strategies, and encouraging students to support one another.
- [Space exploration ethics, AI, and restoring the balance](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/03/04/explorations-spring-25/) - This Spring Term, students in Upper School have enjoyed deeper learning experiences on topics including the ethics of space exploration, whether AI should be embraced or feared, and the precarious nature of systems.
- [Year 7 get creative with specialist workshops](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/03/05/year-7-get-creative-with-specialist-workshops/) - Our Year 7 students enjoyed two days of creative workshops in the spring sunshine.
- [Unplugged 2025: music and togetherness](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/03/11/unplugged-2025-music-and-togetherness/) - Students took to the Main Hall stage for our annual Unplugged concert, performing everything from golden oldies to modern covers and even original compositions.
- [Studying Shakespeare – from Lower School to Sixth Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/03/14/studying-shakespeare-from-lower-school-to-sixth-form/) - Sixth Formers enjoyed an enriching trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon, whilst Lower School students performed Shakesepare's Julius Caeser as part of a theatre festival
- [<em>Bravo!</em> Our French Drama Festival celebrates 10 years](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/03/17/french-drama-festival-10-years/) - The 10th edition of our French Drama Festival saw students perform extracts from texts from La Puce à l'Oreille to the film Chevalier - all in French.
- [Mathletes find the positives following maths challenge](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/03/31/mathletes-find-the-positives-following-maths-challenge/) - Mathletes representing KAS reflect on taking part in the UK Maths Trust (UKMT) Team Challenge – and why they love studying maths at The King Alfred School.
- [Berlin trip brings History to life](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/04/08/berlin-trip-brings-history-to-life/) - GCSE History students from The King Alfred School took a trip to Berlin, bringing new depth to their learnings on The Cold War.
- [Spotlight on: Classics Choice](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/04/11/classics-choice/) - Classics is jsut one of the options available to students in ‘Choice’, a co-curricular activity designed to inspire a love of learning beyond the curriculum.
- [Ski trip 2025: a student (and teacher's) perspective!](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/04/15/ski-trip-2025/) - The King Alfred School's annual ski trip was described by one student as "the most fun holiday I've been on" – discover what else they (and a teacher) thought!
- [Creativity brings cultures together](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/04/23/creativity-brings-cultures-together/) - Displaced young people visited The King Alfred School over the course of two months for a project that saw the sharing of cultures, cuisines and creativity.
- [An emotional farewell to our Year 11s](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/05/02/an-emotional-farewell-to-our-year-11s/) - Happy tears were shed at our annual Year 11 Leavers' Breakfast, as students, parents and staff gathered to mark the start of GCSE study leave.
- [Spotlight on: Modern Foreign Languages](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/05/13/spotlight-on-modern-foreign-languages/) - Our Modern Foreign Languages department offers French & Spanish, along with various opportunities for deeper learning & development, as per the school's ethos.
- [Celebrating Art in Lower School](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/06/09/celebrating-art-in-lower-school/) - An exhibition of Art by Lower School students from The King Alfred School, North London. The theme was "growth and things that grow – including ourselves."
- [TEDx Talk triumphs for students, staff & parents](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/06/11/tedx-talk-triumphs-for-students-staff-parents/) - The fifth iteration of TEDxKingAlfredSchool saw 15 speakers take to the stage in the school's Main Hall to share their thoughts and ideas.
- [Year 7 find inspiration at Kew Gardens](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/06/13/year-7-kew-gardens/) - Students from The King Alfred School in North London enjoyed a trip to Kew Gardens, where they explored and sketched the glasshouses as part of a design project
- [Parents marvel at end-of-term exhibition: "A clear love of learning"](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/04/18/explorations-exhibitions/) - Parents were invited into school to view their children's projects on two enquiry questions: ‘Is space exploration ethical?’ and ‘Should we fear or embrace AI?’
- [Houses of Parliament trip: Sixth Formers see politics in action](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2025/03/10/houses-of-parliament-trip-sixth-formers-see-politics-in-action/) - A group of Sixth Formers from The King Alfred School, North London, visited the Houses of Parliament as part of their A level Politics studies.
- [Keeping your children safe online](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/11/25/keeping-your-children-safe-online-2/) - Our guiding principle for technology use is that students should be creators, not consumers. We recently shared this advice and info with our KAS community.
- [Launching our new KAS podcast, What I REALLY Learnt at School: Alfredian Voices](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/03/20/launching-our-new-kas-podcast-what-i-really-learnt-at-school-alfredian-voices/) - Welcome to What I REALLY Learnt at School - Alfredian Voices.
- [All That Jazz: Student Band Lights Up The Main Hall](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/11/21/all-that-jazz-student-band-lights-up-the-main-hall/) - Despite the darkness of an autumn night, there was a warm glow from the Main Hall for the inaugural KAS Jazz Club.
- [Head's Blog: A Case For The Arts](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/11/21/heads-blog-a-case-for-the-arts/) - Deputy Head, Al McConville looks at the value of artistic subjects within a curriculum.
- [Your trash is our treasure! 'Loose parts play' at KAS](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/11/12/your-trash-is-our-treasure-loose-parts-play-at-kas/) - Planning a clear out? Your trash is our treasure! Loose parts play is a play-based approach to learning that promotes curiosity and creative thinking.
- [Head's Blog: Resilience In Focus](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/11/28/heads-blog-resilience-in-focus/) - Karen Thomas, Head of Lower School appears in the current issue of Absolutely Education magazine as part of an article called 'Developing Resilience in Schools'. You can read the whole article here.
- [In pictures: Lower School's moving 'Museum of Us'](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/11/25/in-pictures-lower-schools-moving-museum-of-us/) - The Lower School's inaugural 'Museum of Us' has been hailed a huge success, with some moved to tears by the creative project.
- [Civil Rights, Culture & Curiosity: History & Politics Trip To The US](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/12/05/civil-rights-culture-curiosity-history-politics-trip-to-us/) - As the Autumn Term comes to an end for most students, a small group of Sixth Formers are packing their bags for a fascinating journey through the history of the Civil Rights movement in the American South.
- [Exhibiting Excellence: Year 7 Explorations On Display](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/12/12/exhibiting-excellence-year-7-explorations-on-display/) - This term, for their STEM Exploration, Year 7 students have been working towards answering the question, ‘How can we survive and thrive on a deserted island?’
- [Reflecting & Remembering: Y9 Battlefields Trip](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/12/02/reflecting-remembering-y9-battlefields-trip/) - “The trip definitely changed my understanding of the war.
- ["Magical" Upper School show wins praise](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/12/28/magical-upper-school-show-wins-praise/) - KAS students brought the house down with this year’s Upper School show, The Ballad of Raggedy Alice. See pictures from the show!
- [How parents can navigate the dangers of smartphones](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/12/02/the-smartphone-trap/) - The King Alfred School welcomed UCL professor Dr Kaitlyn Regehr for a KASparents discussion about navigating the dangers of smartphones for children.
- [Paris Photo Trip 2024: "Inspiration for my studies – and my future"](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/11/22/paris-photo-trip-2024-inspiration-for-my-studies-and-my-future/) - A group of KAS Sixth Form students journeyed for the Photography department’s annual pilgrimage to the international photography fair Paris Photo.
- [KAS students take over London theatre – get your tickets now!](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/09/27/kas-students-take-over-london-theatre-get-your-tickets-now/) - KAS students will take to the stage of a local London theatre this November to stage the School's latest drama production. The Ballad of Raggedy Alice is a family-friendly musical for anyone who's ever spent too long wondering whether the grass really is greener on the other side. It tells the tale of Alice, who
- [KAS sport report: September & October 2024](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/10/23/kas-sport-report-september-october-2024/) - It was a busy seven weeks of sport at KAS in the first half of Autumn Term, which brought wins, losses – and even an abandoned match!
- [Fireworks tickets now on sale!](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/10/04/fireworks-tickets-now-on-sale/) - Tickets for the annual KASParents Fireworks event are now on sale!
- [More unforgettable memories in the Namibian desert](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/10/14/more-unforgettable-memories-in-the-namibian-desert/) - A group of 16 Year 11 students and two KAS teachers journeyed to Namibia in June – a trip described as “one of the best experiences of my life” by one intrepid attendee. KAS students been making the trip to Dorob National Park in north-west Namibia for some 20 years, working with the charity Elephant-Human
- [Sixth Form Indonesia trip: leeches, learning and living in the moment](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/10/01/sixth-form-indonesia-trip-leeches-learning-and-living-in-the-moment/) - A group of King Alfred Sixth Form students journeyed to remote Indonesian islands where they conducted ecological research – and learned valuable life lessons.
- [Year 7 Camp: “It was great fun – until the sweets ran out!”](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/09/30/year-7-camp-it-was-great-fun-until-the-sweets-ran-out/) - KAS students embraced three days of adventure and self-discovery on the recent Year 7 Camp trip. The intrepid group set-out for the Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre near Norwich one sunny September morning for the annual trip. Indoor activities included wall climbing and fencing, whilst out on the vast (and, according to one student, “freezing cold!”)
- [KAS boats battle it out in 21-mile rowing race](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/09/24/kas-boats-battle-it-out-in-21-mile-rowing-race/) - Two of The King Alfred School’s boats took to the Thames on Saturday (21st September) as KAS students took part in the 36th annual Great River Race.
- [KAS students lead care home activities – with help from Harvard experts](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/09/19/kas-students-lead-care-home-activities-with-help-from-harvard-experts/) - Students from The King Alfred School recently worked with researchers from Harvard University to explore how helping others through acts of service might positively impact their own wellbeing, too.
- [The Village 2024](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/06/25/the-village-2024/) - As a persistent date in the calendar, The Village was back for another year at KAS.
- [Sports Day 2024](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/06/28/sports-day-24/) - The King Alfred School Sports Day took place at the StoneX Stadium for the second year running.
- [UAL Perform A Midsummer Night's Dream](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/07/01/ual-perform-a-midsummer-nights-dream/) - The UAL production of A Midsummer Night's Dream set in the 1920s was a dazzling blend of Shakespearean magic and Roaring Twenties flair
- [Year 10 Summer Term Camp](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/07/01/year-10-summer-term-camp/) - Towards the end of term, we had a fantastic time at Year 10 camp.
- [Adventure Journals Bring Learning to Life](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/07/04/adventure-journals-bring-learning-to-life/) - When adventurer and author Teddy Keen came in to tell us about his book Journey to the Last River, it inspired Natalie and Shirley’s Year 3 class to create their own adventure journals.
- [KAStonbury 2024](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/07/10/kastonbury-2024-2/) - The rain did not keep KAStonbury away!KAStonbury 2024 returned after a fantastic KAS 125 celebration the year before.
- [Students secure stellar set of A level results at The King Alfred School](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/08/15/students-secure-stellar-set-of-a-level-results-at-the-king-alfred-school/) - Year 13 students at The King Alfred School (KAS) were celebrating today after their hard work earned them an excellent set of A Level results.
- [Saying Goodbye to Our 2024 Retirees](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/06/25/saying-goodbye-to-our-2024-retirees/) - Our community is a special one and so we are always sad when people move on to their next adventure. This year, we will be saying goodbye to three, much loved, long standing teachers who really are part of the DNA of the School. Ilona, Claire Michael and Jane have around 90 years of service
- [Creating Stories in English](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/06/04/18087/) - The English Department have been busy with a number of different projects with Years 7, 8 and 9 this Summer Term.
- [Art & Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design (CCS) at KAS](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/06/04/art-critical-and-contextual-studies-in-art-and-design-ccs-at-kas/) - Before half term, the Art and DT Departments held a fantastic exhibition for students in Sixth Form and Years 10-11 to showcase their work.
- [Putting On The Greatest Show](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/06/04/putting-on-the-greatest-show/) - The King Alfred Phoenix Theater turned into a Big Top as students in Years 7, 8 & 9 took to the stage to perform The Greatest Showman.
- [KAStonbury 2024 tickets now available!](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/06/06/kastonbury-2024/) - This popular community event promises to deliver a packed afternoon featuring live music, dance and cheer acts, activities for children, and a variety of different stalls and food stands.
- [Acing it in Athletics](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/06/12/acing-it-in-athletics/) - After the Summer Half Term break, 50 KAS students between Years 5-9 travelled to Bedford International Stadium to compete in the Regional ISA North London Athletics competition.
- [Year 7 Stir Up Success with Global Food Fair](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/06/19/year-7-stir-up-success-with-global-food-fair/) - Year 7 raised money for Alexandra Wylie Tower Foundation during their Project Week (Monday 17 - Friday 21 June 2024) by creating and running food stalls.
- [Photography Exhibition 2024](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/06/25/photography-exhibition-2024/) - This year’s Photography exhibition was perhaps the most ambitious show we’ve staged, with both A level and GCSE on display along with a touch of Year 10 and 12 - around 75 of our student photographers had work on show.
- [The Bees Are Back](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/05/21/the-bees-are-back/) - KAS Beekeepers Sheila (Assistant Head of Sixth Form) and Chris (teacher of Design & Technology) went on a daring adventure to Berkshire to collect a new Queen Bee and colony.
- [The Show Goes On in Year 12](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/05/09/17980/) - It has been another busy term so far for our Year 12 Drama and UAL students.
- [Students Sparkle in Speeches for LAMDA](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/05/08/students-sparkle-in-speeches-for-lamda/) - This year Year 9 students were all offered the opportunity to participate in public speaking exams with LAMDA.
- [KAS Reel in Awards at London Schools Film Awards](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/05/08/kas-reel-in-awards-at-london-schools-film-awards/) - Former KAS students (now Old Alfredians) attended the London Schools Film Awards at Mill Hill School.
- [Warning! Scientists at work](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/04/30/warning-scientists-at-work/) - This term, the Lower School acknowledged STEM week with several workshops, provided by external visitors and from our own KAS staff.
- [Lower School Make Pledges During Earth Day](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/04/26/lower-school-make-pledges-during-earth-day/) - Our Lower School started the second week into Summer Term celebrating Earth Day.
- [Learning about the 'Unknown Adventurer'](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/04/19/learning-about-the-unknown-adventurer/) - It was an exciting start to the Summer Term for Year 3 who welcomed Teddy Keen
- [Spring Concert 2024](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/04/10/spring-concert-2024/) - The KAS community was treated to a fantastic Spring Concert to bring the Spring Term.
- [Visiting Versailles](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/04/05/visiting-versailles/) - Year 12 students - accompanied by Lucy, Pauline and Julian - set out on a day trip to Le Château de Versailles
- [Exploring Connections with the Roots Programme](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/03/27/exploring-roots-with-the-roots-programme/) - We have 10 Year 12 students who are currently participating with Roots.
- [Exploring German History](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/03/26/exploring-german-history/) - The History Department, along with Zoe and Al, had the pleasure of taking 30 Year 10 students on the annual trip to Berlin. The group uncovered layers of history, from Napoleon to German reunification, ate Currywurst and pretzels, and enthusiastically walked 10,000s of steps in their quest to explore the history of the city. When
- [British Science Week 2024](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/03/21/british-science-week-2024/) - Students have had a wonderful opportunity to celebrate British Science Week with a selection of workshops over the last week or so.
- [Sixth Form EPQ Presentation Evening Celebrates Diverse and Intriguing Projects](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/03/20/sixth-form-epq-presentation-evening-celebrates-diverse-and-intriguing-projects/) - The Sixth Form Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) presentation evening was a resounding success.
- [A Walking Tour through the History of the Stuart Dynasty](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/03/19/a-walking-tour-through-the-history-of-the-stuart-dynasty/) - Our A level History students took a walking tour around London before the end of term.
- [Festival de Théâtre francophone 2024](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/03/19/festival-de-theatre-francophone-2024/) - This half term, KAS was excited to welcome 13 schools for the 9th annual French Drama Festival.
- [Year 6 Are Winners At Watford](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/03/18/year-6-are-winners-at-watford/) - The majority of our Year 6 students headed to The Watford Festival to take part in the annual choir competition and came away with the trophy!
- [Assessment Under the Microscope](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/03/18/assessment-under-the-microscope/) - The King Alfred School Society has been to be at the forefront of Educational research and reform.
- [World Book Day 2024](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/03/14/world-book-day-2024/) - Lower School welcomed a variety of different authors in the week leading up to, during and after World Book Day.
- [Lower School Performs Hamlet at The Shaw Theatre](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/03/08/lower-school-performs-hamlet-at-the-shaw-theatre/) - During the term, students from Years 4 to 6 had the opportunity to perform the Shakespearean play.
- [Sunny Ski Trip to Sestriere](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/02/29/sunny-ski-trip-to-sestriere/) - The King Alfred School ski trip to Sestriere was sunny and fun-packed.
- [See Andrew Scott in Vanya at The Phoenix](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/2024/02/27/see-andrew-scott-in-vanya-at-the-phoenix-theatre/) - The King Alfred Phoenix Theatre is excited to announce that it's showing the National Theatre Live recording of Vanya starring Andrew Scott on 26th March at 5pm. Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes,

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- [Welcome to <br> The King Alfred School](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/) - An Informal, Co-Educational Independent Day School in Hampstead for students from Reception to Sixth Form with a Child Centered Approach.
- [Welcome to <br> The King Alfred School](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/) - An Informal, Co-Educational Independent Day School in Hampstead for students from Reception to Sixth Form with a Child Centered Approach.
- [Welcome to <br> The King Alfred School](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/) - An Informal, Co-Educational Independent Day School in Hampstead for students from Reception to Sixth Form with a Child Centered Approach.
- [Welcome to <br> The King Alfred School](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/) - An Informal, Co-Educational Independent Day School in Hampstead for students from Reception to Sixth Form with a Child Centered Approach.
- [Welcome to <br> The King Alfred School](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/) - An Informal, Co-Educational Independent Day School in Hampstead for students from Reception to Sixth Form with a Child Centered Approach.
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- [Exam Results & Student Destinations](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/exam-results-student-destinations/) - In 2017/18 King Alfred School Students achieved success in all areas of school life including an excellent performance in public exams.
- [Welcome to The King Alfred School](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/welcome-to-king-alfred-school/) - Walking into King Alfred, you instantly sense that it is a unique environment. Situated on the edge of Hampstead Heath, you will notice the village green setting, our farm, our beautiful trees.
- [Term Dates](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/term-dates/) - Full details of our upcoming term dates. Includes all holiday dates, plus details of closures for bank holidays and inset days.
- [A Level (and equivalent) Courses](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/a-level-courses/) - The King Alfred School offers a wide range of A-level courses.
- [Sixth Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/sixth-form/) - The King Alfred School Sixth Form offers a warm, vibrant community where students can achieve academically, thrive personally, and find the right path for them.
- [Sixth Form Co-Curricular](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-extra-curricular/) - Details of all the co-curricular activities available to our Sixth Form students
- [Contact us](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/contact-us/) - You will find all of our important contact information here.
- [Our Philosophy & Aims](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/our-philosophy-aims/) - The King Alfred School was founded in 1898 by a group of parents who sought to create an excellent education focussing on the whole child, and who wanted the school to make a positive impact on the world.
- [School Publications](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/news-events/school-magazine/) - The Alfredian 2026
- [Open Days](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/open-days/) - Please contact admissions@kingalfred.org.uk or 020 8457 5285/5170 to arrange to see the school or book your place on our open days.
- [Upper School - <br> Years 7 to 11](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/upper-school/) - Welcome to the King Alfred School Upper School. Our aim in the Upper School is to ensure that students can progress and achieve their individual potential.
- [Admissions - Joining The King Alfred School](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/) - King Alfred School admissions team aims to achieve a successful fit between the school and its students.
- [HOD's Year 12 Interview Feedback Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/hods-year-12-interview-feedback-form/)
- [Lower School - Reception to Year 6](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/lower-school/) - Here at The King Alfred School we are extremely proud of what we are able to offer: a warm, friendly, nurturing environment where children are supported to develop a love of learning which we hope will continue beyond the years they spend with us.
- [Alfredian Voices Podcast](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/old-alfredians/alfredian-voices-podcast/) - Welcome to The King Alfred School's podcast, What I REALLY Learnt at School – Alfredian Voices, sharing the life lessons and fond memories of former students.
- [Policies](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/policies/) - The King Alfred School endeavours to keep rules and restrictions to the minimum necessary.
- [Entry at 16+](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/entry-at-16/) - Everything you need to know about applying for Sixth Form at The King Alfred School, including key dates, admissions process and completing the application form
- [Fees & Bursaries](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/fees-bursaries/) - Our fees are billed termly and are due by the first day of each term. They include Pupil’s Personal Accident Insurance Scheme premium and any applicable taxes.
- [Year 3 Camp Consent Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/year-3-camp-consent-form/)
- [Old Alfredian Events](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/old-alfredians/events/) - Nine of us met in the Bull & Bush to meet up with old classmates. Some of us had spent 14 years together, while others joined us later.
- [Register for Open Days](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/open-days/online-registration-for-open-days/) - If you would like to visit our school on our next open day, please fill out our registration form.
- [Testimonials](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/testimonials/) - Honest parent and student reviews of The King Alfred School on the quality of teaching, children's development and its progressive educational approach.
- [Weekly Lunch Menu](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/news-events/weekly-lunch-menu/) - School lunches at The King Alfred School run on three-week menu cycles. Our in-house chef & catering team freshly prepare all meals – see the latest menus here.
- [Higher Education, Careers & Progression](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/sixth-form/careers-advice/) - At KAS we help to prepare our Sixth Formers for life after school by providing high quality, impartial careers information, education and guidance.
- [View our Prospectus](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/view-our-prospectus/) - Find out more about our school here.
- [Entry at 11+](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/entry-at-11/) - There are usually between 10 - 14 places available in Year 7 each year. We are looking for a mixed ability intake, in line with our ethos.
- [Governance](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/governance/) - Council is the governing body of the King Alfred School Society. The King Alfred School Society is the company and registered charity that owns and operates The King Alfred School.
- [AGM 2026](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/governance/agm/) - King Alfred School, London AGM
- [Council Member Profiles](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/governance/governor-profiles/) - The King Alfred School is run by The King Alfred School Society. Governors are called council members and here you can read profiles for our elected officials.
- [Confidential Reference Request for Upper School Occasional Place](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/confidential-reference-request-for-upper-school-occasional-place/) - Learn about our confidential reference request for upper school applicants applying to our upper school in Golders Green.
- [OA Newsletter Archive](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/old-alfredians/oa-newsletter-archive/) - Back issues of the Old Alfredians Newsletter can be found here. If you'd like to share your news with the OA office please get in touch.
- [OA News](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/old-alfredians/oa-news/) - Stay up to date with the latest news from Old Alfredians – the name for The King Alfred School's alumni network – by reading our OA newsletter.
- [Emergency Contact Details](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/emergency-contact-details/)
- [About Us](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/) - King Alfred School is an informal independent day school situated on the edge of Hampstead Heath in London.
- [Leavers Survey (Required by the Borough)](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/leavers-form/) - If your child is leaving King Alfred School please complete the form below which is a requirement of the Borough.
- [Your Legacy](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/your-legacy/) - The King Alfred School Development Team is pleased to help Old Alfredians and other members of our community who wish to discuss legacy gifts.
- [Job Vacancies](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/) - Find out about all our current staff vacancies here
- [Sixth Form Exam Results](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/a-level-results/) - Our Year 13 students received an outstanding set of results. More than a quarter (27%) of A level / Level 3 grades were A*. This figure includes the UAL Performing Arts qualification, a recognised A level equivalent, where 100% of our students received Distinctions - the highest award attainable. This result was nearly triple the
- [Leavers Form (Required by the Borough - 2)](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/leavers-form-required-by-the-borough-2/)
- [Staff Vacancies](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/vacancies/) - Find out more about our job vacancies here.
- [Upper School Pastoral Care](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/upper-school/upper-school-pastoral-care/) - At KAS the emotional and physical and social development of the students is held in equal regard to academic progress. 
- [Sixth Form Pastoral Care](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-pastoral-care/) - The Sixth Form experience at The King Alfred School has all the benefits of a school, with the freedom, rights and responsibilities usually only achieved at college level.
- [Year 10 & 11 Options](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/upper-school/gcse-options-2/) - Students study nine subjects in Years 10 & 11, four compulsory and five optional. The range of options includes three GCSE-alternative School Directed Courses.
- [Upper School Exam Results](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/gcse-results/) - Our hard-working students secured an excellent set of GCSE results in 2025. The top grades of 8 & 9 made up one-third of the GCSE / Level 2 results, reflecting the exceptional achievement of students across a wide range of subjects.
- [School Films](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/school-films/) - See all the films about the School in one place from Lower School, Upper School and Sixth Form to deeper dives into our teaching methods.
- [Transition from Upper School to Sixth Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/upper-school/transition-from-upper-school-to-sixth-form/) - We actively support Year 11 students as they explore life beyond Upper School. For many, our vibrant Sixth Form is the natural place to continue their studies.
- [School Directed Courses](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/upper-school/gcse-options-2/school-directed-courses/) - School Directed Courses (SDCs) are bespoke study programmes developed in-house by our academic team, offering a more engaging alternative to traditional GCSEs.
- [ISI Inspection](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/isi-inspection/) - Read The King Alfred School's ISI Inspection report here. Highlights include how the school helps students "grow into confident, self-aware young people".
- [Occasional Places](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/occasional-places/) - Children can be apply for occasional place entry for most year groups, with the exception of Year 11 (halfway through GCSE) and Year 13 (halfway through A levels), as occasional places do become available.
- [Entry at 4+](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/entry-at-4/) - In Lower School our main point of admission is for the Reception classes, with forty places available.
- [King Alfred Phoenix Theatre hire](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/venue-hire/phoenix-theatre-hire/) - Just five minutes' walk from Golders Green Station, the King Alfred Phoenix Theatre is a multi-purpose space for theatre, conferences, workshops and rehearsals.
- [Partnerships](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/partnerships/) - Our commitment to partnership working is enshrined in one of the school’s founding principles: to have a positive impact on the world.
- [Vision and Hearing Screening](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/vision-and-hearing-screening/)
- [Confidential IB Reference Request](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/confidential-ib-reference-request/) - Click here for more on IB reference request.
- [IGCSE Confidential Reference Request](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/igcse-confidential-reference-request/) - Click here for the IGCSE Confidential Reference Request.
- [IHCP Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/ihcp-form/) - The IHCP form can be found here.
- [Child Protection Pupil Declaration](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/child-protection-pupil-record-declaration/) - Click here to learn more about King Alfred School's Child Protection Pupil Declaration.
- [Temporary Administration of Medication](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/temporary-administration-of-medication/)
- [Lower School Camp Consent Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/lower-school-camp-consent-form/)
- [King Alfred School Society Membership](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/king-alfred-society-membership/)
- [Nursery Report Form to be completed by Nursery](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/nursery-report-form-to-be-filled-in-by-nursery/)
- [Instrumental/LAMDA Lessons](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/instrumental-lamda-lessons/)
- [Confidential Reference Request for Lower School Occasional Place](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/confidential-reference-request-for-lower-school-occasional-place/) - Learn about our confidential reference request for lower school applicants applying to our lower school in Golders Green.
- [After School Club/Holiday Camp Provider Booking Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/after-school-club-holiday-camp-provider-booking-form/) - Morre on after school clubs and holiday camps can be found here.
- [King Alfred Medical Questionnaire - Confidential](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/king-alfred-medical-questionnaire-confidential/)
- [Gift Aid Declaration](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/gift-aid-declaration/) - To find out information on our Gift Aid Declaration, click here and you will be transported to the relevant page.
- [Sixth Form Open Event Attendance](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/sixth-form-open-event-attendance/)
- [Confidential Reference Request for 11+ Application](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/confidential-reference-request-for-11-application/) - Learn about our confidential reference request for 11+ students applying to our independent school in Golders Green.
- [Reception Visit Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/reception-visit-form/) - If you would like to visit our reception, please fill out the following visit form.
- [Reception Confirmation of Interest Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/reception-confirmation-of-interest-form/)
- [King Alfred Parental Consent Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/king-alfred-parental-consent-form/) - Please click below to view our Privacy Policy
- [Pre Reception Open Event Confirmation of Attendance Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/pre-reception-open-event-confirmation-of-attendance-form/) - Find more here on the pre reception open event confirmation.
- [Year 7 2026 Second Stage Application](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/year-7-2025-second-stage-application/)
- [Sixth Form Entry Application Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/entry-at-16/sixth-form-entry-application-form/) - Please fill our our sixth form entry application form.
- [Sixth Form Stories: Live Your True Colours](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-stories-live-your-true-colours/) - To be our true selves requires consideration, thought, courage - and support. We need encouragement and guidance that give us the space to grow, not rigid structures that only stifle. Frameworks, not boxes. The right support enables us to thrive academically, emotionally and socially. Then we can be flexible and creative enough to deal with
- [Our History](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/our-history/) - It is a landmark year for KAS in 2023… it's our 125th anniversary!
- [A Guide To SOCS](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/a-guide-to-socs/) - The PE Department have launched a new tool, SOCS, which will help keep you informed about sports fixtures here at KAS.
- [Venue Hire](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/venue-hire/) - Looking for hall hire in North London? The King Alfred School boasts school halls, sports halls, classrooms, libraries and a gym – all available to rent.
- [KAS 125](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/kas-125/) - 2023 marked the 125th anniversary of The King Alfred School - a school founded to provide an excellent education focussing on the whole child while also making a positive impact on the world.
- [KAS Connected](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/kas-connected/) - We are very excited to invite you to sign up to our Old Alfredian portal.
- [Old Alfredians](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/old-alfredians/) - The Old Alfredian office is here to help you get in touch with your former class mates, to organise events, including reunions and enable you to stay connected with school and Old Alfredian news.
- [UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/sixth-form/performing-arts-course/) - This unique course is for students with a passion for performing arts. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to enter degree level study or employment.
- [Upper School Co-Curricular](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/upper-school/upper-school-extra-curricular/) - At KAS, what might traditionally be described as 'extracurricular' activities are intrinsic to the learning experience – for us, they are ‘co-curricular’.
- [Curriculum: Years 7, 8 & 9](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/upper-school/curriculum-in-years-7-8-9/) - We provide a curriculum that is challenging motivating and encourages creativity - in all subjects.
- [Explorations: Years 6, 7 & 8](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/upper-school/explorations-years-6-7-8/) - Explorations are interdisciplinary enquiry projects that develop transferrable skills that are essential for successful learning and beyond school, too.
- [Lower School Co-Curricular](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/lower-school/lower-school-extra-curricular/) - At KAS we endeavour to provide a range of extra curricular activities to develop our children’s interests and talents.
- [Lower School Pastoral Care](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/lower-school/lower-school-pastoral-care/) - Our rules are few in number - children are asked not to climb trees higher than a door and not to play with sticks that are longer than their arm!
- [Lower School Curriculum](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/lower-school/lower-school-curriculum/) - At KAS we use enquiry as our main pedagogical approach, creating exciting opportunities, interesting provocations and hands-on ‘real life’ experiences for the children to experience and explore.
- [Life in Lower School](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/lower-school/life-in-lower-school/) - At The King Alfred School we understand children develop at different rates, have a range of interests and strengths and are more confident in some areas than others.
- [Virtual Tours](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/virtual-tours/) - We love welcoming families to our site to get a feel for the School.
- [KASparents](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/kasparents/) - Since a group of parents founded the school in 1898, parental involvement has played a vital role at King Alfred School.
- [Safeguarding at KAS](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/safeguarding-at-kas/) - Safeguarding is defined as: protecting children from maltreatment, preventing impairment of health and/or development, ensuring that children grow up in the provision of safe and effective care and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
- [Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion/) - The King Alfred School strives to be a place where all people feel at home, where they feel heard, valued, included, visible and safe. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of school life, through curriculum development, recruitment, governance, education and training for staff and students, and by
- [Our Supporter Charter](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/our-supporter-charter/) - From its beginning, The King Alfred School has sought to offer an educational environment which allows pupils to develop their own strengths, looking at what is right for each individual child and allowing them to take ownership of their own learning. We nurture creative, curious and engaged students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The
- [Support Us](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/support-us/) - Support The King Alfred School and help shape the education of future generations of Alfredians, and the green, leafy environment in which they learn.
- [The KAS Deeper Learning Wheel](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/about-us/our-philosophy-aims/the-kas-education-wheel/) - The graphic above captures our vision for a holistic education. It breaks down further the School’s two main aims: 1) To deliver an excellent education 2) To have an impact on the world
- [DEIB Data Survey](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/deib-data-survey/)
- [The Village Project](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/upper-school/the-village-project/) - The Village is an experiential project. Since its beginnings, in 1990, it has been a place where students and staff explore the skills, knowledge, aptitudes and mindset needed to function effectively as a community. Because the Village is, in a sense, about practising adult life, it is also seen as a coming of age project.
- [Parent Contract for Barnet Early Years Provision](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/parent-contract-for-barnet-early-years-provision/) - More on Parent Contract for Barnet Early Years Provision can be found here.
- [Open Day Confirmation of Attendance Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/open-day-confirmation-of-attendance-form/) - Click here for the attendance form for Open day confirmation.
- [Student Leavers Feedback Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/student-leavers-feedback-form/) - Click here for the students leavers feedback form.
- [Occasional Places Application Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/occasional-places/occasional-places-application-form/) - You will find our application form for occasional places here.
- [Curriculum Test](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/curriculum-test/) - To learn more about the curriculum tests at our private school in Hampstead, click here.
- [Covid 19 Testing Consent Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/covid-19-testing-consent-form/) - Due to COVID-19 and the changes to travel corridor countries, we are requiring all visitors to King Alfred to fill out this self-declaration form.
- [Coronavirus Self-Declaration Form For Tours](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/coronavirus-self-declaration-form-for-tours/) - Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the changes to travel corridors, we are requiring all visitors to King Alfred to fill out this self-declaration form.
- [Coronavirus Self Declaration Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/coronavirus-self-declaration-form/) - Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) and the changes to travel corridor countries, we are requiring all visitors to King Alfred to fill out this self-declaration form.
- [The King Alfred School Place Acceptance and Financial Agreement](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/the-king-alfred-school-place-acceptance-and-financial-agreement/) - More on the KSA place acceptance and financial agreement can be found here.
- [Student story - Leah](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/student-story-leah/) - Leah (left) performing as part of the Musicals Showcase“The UAL course is flexible and allows you to try different styles of performance.
- [Staff Anaphylaxis Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff-anaphylaxis-form/) - Staff Anaphylaxis Form can be found here.
- [Only Name Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/only-name-form/) - Only Name Form can be found here.
- [New Employee Medical Questionnaire](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/new-employee-medical-questionnaire/) - New employee medical questionaire can be found here.
- [KAS 125 Book Order](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/kas-125-book-order/) - More on the KAS 125 book order can be found here.
- [KAS 125 Book](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/kas-125-book/) - The King Alfred School has played an important part in so many people's lives and this book celebrates their experiences.
- [KAS 125 History](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/kas-125/kas-125-history/) - As King Alfred's 125 anniversary approaches, we’ve been reflecting on our history.
- [KAS 125 Artwork](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/kas-125/kas-125-artwork/) - Lower School ArtworkStudents from the Lower School have collaborated to create a fantastic 125 Artwork which is now installed in the Main Hall.
- [Diversity and Sustainability Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/diversity-and-sustainability-form/) - Click here for the diversity and sustainability form.
- [Confidential Reference for Sixth Form Applicant](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/confidential-reference-for-sixth-form-applicant/) - Click here to learn about the confidential reference for sixth form applicants applying to our private sixth form in Golders Green.
- [Canvas](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/canvas/) - Canvas is King Alfred School's digital learning platform for learning resources, online activities and videoconferencing.
- [Accident Record](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/accident-record/) - Accident records can be found here.
- [Year 12 Camp Consent Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/year-12-camp-consent-form/)
- [Lost Old Alfredians from Class of 1966-1973](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/lost-old-alfredians-from-class-of-1966-1973/) - If you are in contact with any Old Alfredians from the list below, we would be grateful if you could reach out to them and direct them to our Contact Form. Alternatively, they can call 0208 4575186, or email us directly at oa@kingalfred.o​rg.uk (To zoom into the list on your PC, press and hold ‘Ctrl’ and scroll up)
- [Thank-you for your application](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/thank-you-for-your-application/) - Redirect page thanking people for making an application for a place at The King Alfred School
- [Thank-you for your Open Event Registration](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/open-days/online-registration-for-open-days/thank-you-open-event-registration/) - Thank you for registering for our Open Event - we will be in touch closer to the time with more details. We're looking forward to meeting you and your family.
- [Tapestry Parental Consent Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/tapestry-parental-consent-form/)
- [Nursery/School Summer Report Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/nursery-summer-report-form/)
- [School Conferences](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/news-events/school-conferences/)
- [Memories of Old Alfredians](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/old-alfredians/memories-of-old-alfredians/) - We are sorry to report the deaths of the following Old Alfredians and former staff.
- [School Leavers Notification](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/school-leavers-notification/)
- [Upper School Camp Consent Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/upper-school-camp-consent-form/)
- [Lower School Open Day Tour Booking](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/lower-school-open-day-tour-booking/) - Lower School Open Day Tour Booking
- [Upper School Open Day Tour Booking](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/upper-school-open-day-tour-booking/) - Upper School Open Day Tour Booking.
- [Student Leavers Feedback Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/10457-2/)
- [Pupil Consent Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/pupil-consent-form/)
- [The King Alfred School Careers Help Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/the-king-alfred-school-careers-help-form/)
- [Year 12 Open Event Tour 14 October 2020](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/year-12-open-event-tour-13-october-2020/)
- [Sample Page](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/sample-page/) - King Alfred School is an informal independent day school situated on the edge of Hampstead Heath in London. With 650 students from Reception age through to a flourishing Sixth Form, we are a vibrant and friendly community where the emphasis, both academically and socially, is on discovering and maximising the potential of each child.
- [Reception Entry Application Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/admissions/entry-at-4/reception-entry-application-form/) - Please fill out our application form for reception entry here.
- [Old Alfredians Contact Form](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/old-alfredians/old-alfredians-contact-form/) - If you are an ex student at King Alfred and would like to get in touch, please fill out this contact form.
- [Welcome to Lower School](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/lower-school/welcome-to-lower-school/) - Find out more about our lower school here.
- [Calendar](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/news-events/calendar/) - You will find our upcoming events here.

## Staff

- [Annabel Cody](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/annabel-cody/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2014 Profession: Journalist About: I joined Council in 2014 and served as Chair from 2017 to 2023. I sit on the Finance, Governance, Strategy and KASS committees. My professional background is journalism. I have been both a staff and freelance writer for national newspapers for over 20 years.
- [Amy Chapman](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/amy-chapman/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2021 Profession: Solicitor About: I have a son in Year 3 at King Alfred and he has been at the school since Reception. I am currently a construction lawyer working in house as Legal Director for a major construction company. My work entails construction contracts and disputes internationally as well as contract law, governance, ethics and compliance and insurance.
- [Fiona Hackett](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/fiona-hackett/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2000 Profession: Scientist About: I have been a Council member for 19 years and for the last several of these I have been Chair of the Grounds and Buildings Committee. We help the Estates team to make decisions about the maintenance of the fabric of the school and also oversee any large building projects ensuring that they are well designed and sit comfortably in our existing campus.
- [Kara Conti](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/kara-conti/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 1986 Profession: Actor About: My daughter Nina first attended KAS aged 11 in 1984 and I was almost immediately welcomed into parental involvement through Parent/Staff (now known as KASparents). Very soon I was on the committee and spent some years as Chair of Parent Staff. I served on Council from 1986 and took over as Chair of Council in 1991 till 2000.
- [Nick Friedlos](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/nick-friedlos/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2016 Profession: Chartered Accountant, Chief Executive of Property & Venture Funds About: I have been a member of Council since 2016. My background is in the finance and the investment management industry. In my time on Council I have sat on the finance committee, the strategy committee and also been involved with the working group looking at options for developing facilities on the School site. Since 2018 I have taken on the role of Treasurer.
- [Philip Whale](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/philip-whale/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2013 Profession: Commercial Lawyer. Retired Norton Rose Partner and Non-executive Director About: I was first elected to Council in 2013 and am currently the chair of the governance committee. In my time on Council I have assisted with reorganising the committee structure so that it better reflects our legal obligations as school governors, charity trustees and company directors ( the role each Council member has ), lead on the complete revamp of the Society’s constitution ( Articles of Association) and had the privilege to be one of the Council members directly involved in the search for our new Head, Robert.
- [Sam Jukes-Adams](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/sam-jukes-adams/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2017 Profession: TV production consultant and executive coach About: KAS has a very special spirit, very like my own progressive school experience, which I found to be very formative and rewarding. So, it’s a privilege to be on Council and work with the School to help uphold its ethos and develop its future. I am a parent to two children, with one having completed their studies at KAS and the other still at the School. Having been a Governor at my son’s previous school, I was keen to join Council and do it all again in a new setting.First Elected/ Appointed: 2017 About: As a parent of two KAS children, I have seen firsthand how young people can benefit hugely from their KAS education; I can see that in their sense of self and how they take charge of their own learning and lives. Before joining Council, I was a governor in
- [Sarah Phillips](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/sarah-phillips/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 1997 Profession: Chartered Accountant About: I’m a Maths graduate and Chartered Accountant with interest in theatre, music, IT, child development and neurodiversity. I joined Council in 1997 and was Treasurer from 2004 to 2018. I'm a member of Finance, Grounds & Buildings and Governance. Over the years I have also been Treasurer of KASparents, helped in Maths classes and interviewed prospective staff.First Elected/ Appointed: 1997 About: Giving children the best start possible is very important to me. What happens to children in the early years shapes them for life and I’m eager to ensure KAS offers the best experience to children. I thoroughly believe in the KAS approach and the benefits it brings so I want
- [Sam Walsh](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/sam-walsh/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2021 Profession: Chartered Quantity Surveyor About: I am an Old Alfredian and completed my A levels at the school in 2006, however my passion for King Alfred has remained instilled in me to this day. So much so, my son now attends the school too. My knowledge of King Alfred dates back to the 70s when my uncles also attended the school, and interestingly my dad helped build the original tree house!
- [Sophie Ricard](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/sophie-ricard/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2015 Profession: Educator About: I joined Council soon after arriving at King Alfred as a Reception parent in 2013. I am the Chair of the Education Committee. I trained as a teacher with a Master’s degree in progressive education and have worked in a variety of schools in New York and London both in a teaching role and designing progressive education programmes for teachers. I am now director of a company supporting parents of neurodiverse kids.
- [Johnny Rosen](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/johnny-rosen/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2022 About: My love for The King Alfred School, and all it stands for, comes from my own personal experience as a student at the School. I attended KAS for 14 years and, during that time, was a member of School Six and captain of the School’s football team. Since leaving KAS,
- [Jo Lucas](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/jo-lucas/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2022 About: My two daughters attend KAS and we chose the School due to its educational approach, which gives children the internal resources to adapt and thrive in a world that is rapidly changing. I was encouraged to join Council because of my own experience managing complex change and I put myself
- [Angela Dehadray](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/angela-dehadray/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2022 About: I have always been interested in working on the strategic side of things within a school, as opposed to the operational aspect that I am involved in with my daily work. I was asked to join KAS Council due to my experience in HR, which helped me understand the importance
- [Lara McCann](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/lara-mccann/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2023 About: I joined Council as I wanted to give back to the School and its community. Having three children attend gave me unique insight and experience into KAS life and I felt that I was able to contribute to Council as an educational professional and parent. All areas of school life
- [Sophia Senroy](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/sophie-senroy/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2023 About: Putting myself forward to join Council seemed like the best option as I wanted to be more engaged with the School. My daughter is at KAS and I truly believe in the School’s ethos. My role on Council has allowed me to be involved and contribute to the School. My
- [Jo Tang](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/jo-tang/) - First Elected/ Appointed: 2023 About: For me, King Alfred School is the only independent school I have felt any kind of affinity with. I feel a strong attachment to the School and its community – even more so now that we have moved to the area to be closer, and I have a son who
- [Galia Shilo Sum](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/galia-shilo-sum/) - First Elected/Appointed: 2024 About: My dedication to education, combined with my experience in communication, make me enthusiastic about contributing to the council and the KAS community. Having two children at KAS, my interest in progressive education has become my focus. I developed a curriculum incorporating global best practices and this passion for education is what led
- [Phoebe D'Arcy](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/phoebe-darcy/) - First Elected/Appointed: 2024 About: I joined Council with the desire to help shape the school’s future as it adapts to meet the changing needs of its students, society and crucially our planet, whilst retaining the educational principles it was founded on. This is important to me after attending KAS myself for 11 years - the
- [Rebekah Clark](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/rebekah-clark/) - First Elected/Appointed: 2024 About: As well as being a parent to a child who joined KAS in Reception, I also have a professional career in global social impact communications, and I support a range of public and private sector organisations to engage audiences on the things that matter to us all, from good health and
- [Grace Edghill](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/grace-edghill/) - First elected/Appointed: 2019 About: I am originally from Barbados and I started school there, finishing in Canada, before moving to the UK for university in 1994. I studied Civil and Environmental Engineering but my careers has mostly been in the financial sector where I worked as a business analyst and in management roles. I volunteer
- [Nick Harper](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/nick-harper/) - First elected/Appointed: 2023 About: As such a special and valued organisation, KAS seems to go from strength to strength as it evolves, grows and navigates the inevitable opportunities an challenges of an educational community. These opportunities and challenges appear both important and broad ranging across education, finance, governance, community and the physical fabric of the
- [Clare Jarmy](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/clare-jarmy/) - First appointed: 2024 About: I am currently Director of Innovation across the Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools, responsible for innovation strategy from ages 4 to 18. My work spans curriculum design, AI and digital strategy, and research and development. Prior to this, I have a number of years’ experience as a senior leader in progressive schools, and
- [Marshall Stark](https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/staff/marshall-stark/) - Marshall Stark is a Council Member at The King Alfred School. He believes its educational ethos and environment uniquely suited to developing great individuals.

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