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Headteacher's Welcome
Headteacher's Welcome
On behalf of our students, staff, and governors, I would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to King Alfred's Academy. It is a privilege to do so as the Headteacher. King Alfred's is a friendly, ambitious, and vibrant school packed full of energy, opportunity, and choice. Our mission statement is "Opportunity for All," something we believe in passionately and strive to deliver to our students each and every day.
Best wishes,
Jonathan Smart
Headteacher
LATEST INSTAGRAM NEWS
14/03/2026
Don't miss Sweatbox at Kingsgrove on Monday evening - open from 7pm to 9pm for Years 7 to 13.
13/03/2026
Year 9 Textiles students have been experimenting with Japanese Shibori techniques - traditional resist-dyeing techniques that create intricate, unique patterns on fabric through binding, folding, twisting, or compressing the cloth. They have produced some delightful patterns which are incredibly delicate and beautiful.
12/03/2026
Maci and Olivia in Year 9 took part in their Annual Dance Showcase last weekend, dancing in two shows. They both performed solos, duets and participated in group dances. They thoroughly enjoyed the experience - well done to you both!
12/03/2026
Last week, we held the Character Development Awards evening to celebrate those students who have completed either their Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level of the Character Development Scheme. Congratulations to all students who were presented with an award - they were all well deserved and it was a lovely evening.
10/03/2026
Sweatbox at Centre Site is open again this Friday, 13th March - open to Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 only. Gates open at 7pm.
10/03/2026
Congratulations to Dickon Green, Senior Youth Worker at Sweatbox, who has won an award from the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire for his fabulous youth work. The whole team are so proud of him and the work he does for Sweatbox and for our community.
9/03/2026
Over the weekend, students had a great Tanzania trip training day on the Ridgeway, although they are looking forward to better weather when they are in Tanzania in the Summer!
6/03/2026
A group of Year 10 girls are taking part in a University of Oxford study day, exploring Astronomy and the role of women in Astrophysics research.
6/03/2026
Sweatbox at Kingsgrove is open again on Monday 9th March, 7pm to 9pm, for Years 7 to 13. We hope you can join them for sports coaching, card making, peppermint cream flowers and much more!
6/03/2026
Congratulations to George in Year 7, who had a successful weekend competing for Vale TKD at the English Taekwondo Open Championships - getting Bronze in the Patterns (10 - 13 years, Green Belt) and Sparring (0 - 13 years, Green Belt). What a great achievement - well done George!
6/03/2026
Year 7 & 8 had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day, with a Book Treasure Hunt around the site, lots of reading-linked activities and games in the library, and £1 WBD vouchers for all students. #lovereading #worldbookday2026
4/03/2026
Don't forget to book your tickets to our next Enrichment Programme talk on Monday 9th March at 5pm in the Sixth Form Auditorium. Join Dr Maxime Lepoutre as he talks about 'Free Speech and Hate Speech - can we ban one and still have the other?' Tickets are free to students and staff - to book your ticket, email: pstokell@kas.cambrianlt.org or use the QR code below.
4/03/2026
A group of Year 8 and Year 9 students joined the Trust's Primary Science Fair at Millbrook School yesterday, helping lead demonstrations and supporting the primary school students in attendance. They had a very interesting and rewarding morning. Well done to everyone who took part.
2/03/2026
A huge welcome to all our new Year 7 students who received their place at King Alfred's Academy today. We are so excited for you to join us in September. Welcome letters will be sent out within the next two weeks with all the information you will need to start at King Alfred's in September - we can't wait to share all the exciting opportunities we have to offer with you!
2/03/2026
Sweatbox at Kingsgrove is open this evening - Monday 2nd March - from 7pm to 9pm. Join them for lots of activities, including lego, sports coaching and an icing flower class! Open to Years 7 to 13.
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Y9 TDP/MenACWY Vaccinations (Main Session)
28Apr
Tuesday 28 AprilAll Day
Year 7 Parents Evening
30Apr
Thursday 30 April4:30pm – 7:45pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
14May
Thursday 14 May4:30pm – 7:45pm
End of Term 5 - Buses at normal time
22May
Friday 22 MayAll Day
DofE Bronze Assessment Expedition
23May
Saturday 23 MayAll Day
DofE Gold Practice Expedition 2
23May
Saturday 23 MayAll Day
DofE Bronze Assessment Expedition
24May
Sunday 24 MayAll Day
DofE Gold Practice Expedition 2
24May
Sunday 24 MayAll Day
DofE Gold Practice Expedition 2
25May
Monday 25 MayAll Day
DofE Silver Assessment Expedition
29May
Friday 29 MayAll Day
DofE Silver Assessment Expedition
30May
Saturday 30 MayAll Day
DofE Silver Assessment Expedition
31May
Sunday 31 MayAll Day
Start of Term 6 for all students
01Jun
Monday 01 JuneAll Day
Year 7 Activities Trip to Peak District
19Jun
Friday 19 JuneAll Day
Summer Art Exhibition
19Jun
Friday 19 JuneAll Day
Year 7 Activities Trip to Peak District
20Jun
Saturday 20 JuneAll Day
Upcoming Events
- Y9 TDP/MenACWY Vaccinations (Main Session)28AprTuesday 28 AprilAll Day
- Year 7 Parents Evening30AprThursday 30 April4:30pm – 7:45pm
- Year 8 Parents Evening14MayThursday 14 May4:30pm – 7:45pm
- End of Term 5 - Buses at normal time22MayFriday 22 MayAll Day
- DofE Bronze Assessment Expedition23MaySaturday 23 MayAll Day
- DofE Gold Practice Expedition 223MaySaturday 23 MayAll Day
- DofE Bronze Assessment Expedition24MaySunday 24 MayAll Day
- DofE Gold Practice Expedition 224MaySunday 24 MayAll Day
- DofE Gold Practice Expedition 225MayMonday 25 MayAll Day
- DofE Silver Assessment Expedition29MayFriday 29 MayAll Day
- DofE Silver Assessment Expedition30MaySaturday 30 MayAll Day
- DofE Silver Assessment Expedition31MaySunday 31 MayAll Day
- Start of Term 6 for all students01JunMonday 01 JuneAll Day
- Year 7 Activities Trip to Peak District19JunFriday 19 JuneAll Day
- Summer Art Exhibition19JunFriday 19 JuneAll Day
- Year 7 Activities Trip to Peak District20JunSaturday 20 JuneAll Day
Electricity Supply Issue - West Site, Monday 27th April
We are currently experiencing an electricity supply issue on West site. This is impacting the administration block and the main Maths/MFL/CARTS teaching block. The supply issue seems to be an interruption in external supply. Our utility provider has engineers on their way to West site to resolve the matter, but this might take some time to resolve. Having spoken to Senior Leaders on West and the Cambrian Trust Operations Team, we have taken the decision not to close the site on the basis we will be able to manage the issues created by this power cut in a safer way than the alternative - which would be to send 600 KS3 students home and into the community before the end of the school day. The site is secure: we have battery back-up for our lighting and fire safety, staff are managing site operations such as toilet access, teachers are adapting their teaching and are taking registers manually. We have also been able to make provision for a cold service lunch offer. Parents will be updated by 7pm this evening about arrangements for tomorrow. At this stage, we hope the supply issue can be fixed and we can open as normal. Thank you for your support and understanding.