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.
Happy tears were shed at our annual Year 11 Leavers’ Breakfast, as students, parents and staff gathered to mark the start of GCSE study leave. Form tutors shared words of praise for each of their students, whilst Head of Year 11 Lynne Sasson emotionally recounted their collective journey over the five years of Upper School. “Being Head of Year is...
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𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞!
Join us on Saturday, 5th July for an OA reunion at 𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦 just before the gates open to all guests. Over an informal lunch under a marquee on the field at Manor Wood, we will celebrate and thank Kara Conti and Sarah Phillips for their nearly 70 years of combined service on Council.
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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.
