At the heart of King Alfred’s philosophy is our child centred approach. This has been the practice here since 1898 when the school opened, and remains equally true today. We appreciate that every child is unique and has their own set of strengths, attributes and areas to develop.
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, including: Over a quarter (27%) of results graded A* Almost half (46%) graded A–A* Three-quarters (75%) graded A*–B Head Robert Lobatto praised the students’ commitment and spirit: “Seeing...
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The Village isn’t just a camp – it’s a KAS rite of passage, where Year 8 students discover what they’re made of 🌿🔥💪
They build their own shelters. Cook over open fires. Manage their own time. Help the group to thrive.
In the process, they grow their creativity, resilience and independence – and discover the true meaning of community.
And the memories? They’ll last long past their school days ✨
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“The aim is to allow children to grow chiefly through their own efforts, and more or less at their own temperamental pace, into their own image.”
The village green setting of the main school site contributes to the community feeling with Lower School classrooms all opening out directly onto the play areas, parents encouraged to spend time in the grounds and all students offered opportunities for outdoor learning.
