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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Greetings Old Alfredians! Autumn 2025 Term is upon us and what better way to start off the new school year than with the fresh, lush green of our field at Manor Wood. Throughout the year this space is well-loved, hosting football matches, fairs, and countless moments of play. By summer it shows the signs of all that activity, but every summer our groundkeepers work hard to restore the field. Alfredians return every year in autumn to find the beautiful green field we all remember. What are your memories of the field at Manor Wood. Share your memories in the comments or drop us a note at oa@kingalfred.org.uk. ... See MoreSee Less
“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.
