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.
In September 2026, we will be giving a warm welcome to our new Head, Stephen Campbell. Stephen will be taking over from current Head, Robert Lobatto, who is retiring from Headship this summer after 11 years at The King Alfred School (and after 19 years as a Head). This appointment follows a rigorous international search process and represents both continuity...
Read More This year's school ski trip to Prato Nevoso in Italy was a snow and sun-filled week of freedom, fun and friendship.
Students:
🎓Improved their skiing skills with expert instructors
👍Supported and encouraged each other
🧦Built self-reliance by looking after their kit, following the rules and turning up on time
🌃Got to experience a magical night-skiing session
🤝Spent time with different people and found new friendships
🧠Exercised their brains with Jeff's fiendish quiz
🍩Went snow tubing (and laughed a lot!)
🛌Wowed at the room inspection with immaculate spaces and epic performances
😎Impressed with their good manners and cheerfulness
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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.
