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.
Who needs Worthy Farm? This year’s summer fair at The King Alfred School – or ‘KAStonbury’, as it’s known – was a great success, featuring fun, food and excellent entertainment! The KAS community pulled out all the stops to make this year’s event extra special. Activity stations included face painting, a nail station, a bookstall and an ‘adopt a rock’...
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✅ No uniform
✅ No unnecessary rules or pressures
✅ Emphasis on trust & mutual respect
✅ First-name terms with everyone – from kitchen staff to the Head
These are just some of the ways we create a relaxed, nurturing environment where children not only thrive academically but also grow into happy, kind & confident individuals.
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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.
