At the heart of King Alfredโs 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.
This summer’s Namibia trip was more than an adventure: it was a “perspective-shifting” experience, according to Sixth Former Dylan P. For over 20 years, Year 11 students have travelled to Namibia in the summer break. The epic expedition combines community service, conservation and outdoor challenge, creating an experience that many students describe as life-changing. It is run in partnership between...
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As they prepared to leave our Sixth Form and begin their next chapter, we asked Year 13 students one simple question: what made their time at The King Alfred School so special? Their answers say it all. ๐
Keep watching for the outtake at the end! ๐
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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.
