The King Alfred School, London
The King Alfred School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The King Alfred School in detail
The King Alfred School in its own words
In its own words: "The King Alfred School (KAS) adopts a progressive approach to education through its innovative curriculum, focussing on the whole child’s academic and personal success. Located on the fringes of Hampstead, in London, across two green and leafy wooded settings, we are an informal, relational, coeducational, mixed ability and non-denominational school."
From the headteacher's welcome: "When you walk through our gates, one of the first things you will see is children and young people who are genuinely happy to be at school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, gymnastics, dance, drama, cooking and sewing.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Thursday 14 January 2027 at 9.30am and an open day on Thursday 25 February 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Barnet
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The King Alfred School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The King Alfred School are Ivy House School (under 0.1 miles, selective); Annemount School (0.8 miles); St Margaret's School (0.8 miles, selective); and Heathside Preparatory School (0.8 miles).
Ivy House SchoolAnnemount SchoolSt Margaret's SchoolHeathside Preparatory School
Where pupils go next
Of the 57 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 56% went on to university or other higher education and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 176 pupils (24.5%) received SEN support and 7 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Golders Green Underground Station, about 680 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wellgarth Road (->e), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The King Alfred School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 243 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
1 April 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
29 November 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
22 March 2022
Regulatory Compliance
10 January 2018
Integrated
28 January 2014
About
The King Alfred School is a co-educational independent day school in Golders Green in North West London. It was founded in London in 1898 by Charles E.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£24,531 to £29,580
depending on year group
| Reception, Years 1 & 2 (4 - 6 years) | £24,531 a year |
| Years 3 - 6 (7 - 10 years) | £28,269 a year |
| Years 7 - 11 (11 - 16 years) | £29,580 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Barnet - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The King Alfred School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from The King Alfred School
Namibia trip “changed the way I see the world”
2 Oct 2026
Year 7 Camp: friendship, adventure & forever memories
24 Sep 2026
Record-breaking exam results on GCSE Day 2026
20 Aug 2026
A level results bring a flurry of A*s and diverse destinations
13 Aug 2026
Robert Lobatto gives inaugural Sir Ken Robinson Lecture on his legacy and the future of education
15 Jun 2026
Proud parents and heartfelt student speeches at Year 11 breakfast
29 May 2026
From The King Alfred School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with The King Alfred School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 16 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
718 pupils
800 places
82 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,618
Applications
3,998
Got 1st preference
72.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
All secondary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
176
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
25.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
718
Total Pupils
342
Boys
376
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about The King Alfred School
What are GCSE results like at The King Alfred School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The King Alfred School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was The King Alfred School last inspected?
The King Alfred School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2025.
How many pupils go to The King Alfred School?
The King Alfred School has around 718 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The King Alfred School?
The King Alfred School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near The King Alfred School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 16 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The King Alfred School?
The King Alfred School is at 149 North End Road, London, NW11 7HY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)