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King Alfred School, London

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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. Rice, a former teacher at Bedales School . The school was considered “radical” for its era, as it provided a secular education in a co-educational setting.

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King Alfred School, London
North End Road, London Golders Green (London Borough of Barnet)

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NW11 7HY London, Golders Green (London Borough of Barnet)
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