The King Alfred School
“Ex Corde Vita”
(Out of the heart springs life)
The King Alfred School is a co-educational independent day school in North London for pupils aged 4 to 18. Established in 1898, the school is situated on a wooded site adjacent to Hampstead Heath. It follows a progressive educational philosophy, characterised by an informal environment where students and staff are on first-name terms and there is no school uniform. The curriculum emphasises the development of the whole child through a child-centred approach, supported by facilities for outdoor learning and the creative arts. Its history is rooted in providing a non-denominational, secular education.
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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
+5.5%
The King Alfred School's fees are 5.5% higher than the national average.
Vs. County Average
-2.4%
The King Alfred School's fees are 2.4% lower than the county average.
Based on 99 schools in Greater London and 259 nationally.
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