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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…
Adventures & life lessons at Year 9 camp
Experience, travel – these are an education in themselves” – Euripides, 5th century playwright Summer Term saw our Year 9s swap classrooms for coastlines, heading off on week-long adventures in Cornwall, Dorset and Devon. Hiking over rugged cliffs, cycling along winding lanes, paddle-boarding on the glistening sea – every day brought new challenges and adventures….
UAL students’ powerful final performance: justice, friendship & suffering
The teaching team behind our UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts would like to offer a huge congratulations to our talented Year 13 students on their outstanding final production, The Welkin. This powerful and challenging piece marked the culmination of their two-year Sixth Form course, and we couldn’t be prouder of…
Walking through history, stepping into nature: Summer Explorations at KAS
This Summer Term, students in Years 7 and 8 tackled two very different – but equally important – questions in their termly Explorations projects: Year 7: “How should we commemorate events that we are not proud of?” Year 8: “Why are green spaces important in London?” Explorations are term-long, cross-curricular projects for Years 6–8, designed…
Year 7’s week of fun: learning beyond the classroom!
Students in Year 7 embraced a briefly suspended timetable during Summer Term to enjoy Activities Week – an eagerly anticipated highlight of the school calendar. With Years 11–13 on exam leave, Year 10 away on European language trips, Year 9 at camp, and Year 8 participating in The Village Project, Activities Week gives Year 7…
