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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. Held at Hendon Leisure Centre, BBN1 gives primary school children with a range of special educational needs (SEN) the opportunity to participate in different sports. Eleven Upper School…
Guys & Dolls rocks the Phoenix Theatre!
This year’s Upper School show took over the re-vamped Phoenix Theatre for three nights last term, with a show-stopping production of Guys and Dolls – an experience described as “unbelievable” by one student performer. The Drama and Music departments worked tirelessly to create a truly memorable event. With stunning sets, stand-out performances, dazzling dancing and sensational…
KAS clubs get creative – even Maths Club!
Creative thinking is core to our educational approach here at The King Alfred School – and that even extends to our Maths Club! Last term saw attendees of the weekly KAS club work together to create the seasonal gingerbread scene pictured above, which is made up of an impressive 72 Rubik’s Cubes. They followed a…
Resilience & redecorating: Year 11s make a difference in Namibia
After completing their GCSEs in July, a group of our Year 11 students found themselves back in the classroom – this time in Namibia. The group headed to the Kunene region to embark on a transformative two-week trip that blended volunteer work, adventure and personal growth. There, the Upper School students spent time lending a…
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,…
Sixth Formers throw themselves into Year 12 camp
Incoming Sixth Form students at The King Alfred School began the academic year with our annual Year 12 camp, designed to foster friendships, community, and a strong sense of belonging – all core KAS values. The two-night trip gave students – both new arrivals and those joining from our Upper School – the chance to…
Oar-some KAS crews complete 21-mile river race
An early morning start and strong teamwork skills paid off for KAS Sixth Formers, as they triumphed over their King Alfred competitors on a 21.6-mile rowing race up the River Thames. Three KAS crews rowed from Millwall to Richmond as part of last weekend’s Great River Race; they included the victorious student crew, as well…
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,…
A level success for KAS Sixth Formers!
The King Alfred School (KAS) was a-buzz with excitement as Year 13 students gathered to open their A level results — and the celebrations were well deserved! This year’s cohort achieved outstanding results in their A levels / Level 3 qualifications, including: Over a quarter (27%) of results graded A* Almost half graded A–A* Three-quarters…
