Cameron Vale School A GSG School
- Cameron Vale School
4 The Vale
London
SW3 6AH - Head: Alison Melrose
- T 020 7352 4040
- E admissions@cameronvaleschool.com
- W www.cameronvaleschool.com/
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 1 to 11.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Kensington & Chelsea
- Pupils: 75
- Religion: Church of England/Christian
- Fees: £23,985 - £24,450 pa
- Open days: Open Mornings held regularly throughout the year. Private tours available.
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
From the children on the ground floor, in a particularly well-decorated classroom with glitzy fish and strings of hot air balloon cut-outs (apparently jellyfish next in the pipeline), to the older ones under the roof, there was an air of happy purposefulness. The top two forms were involved in a practical and enjoyable experiment to see whether they could construct a transporter for an egg so that when it was dropped from the convenient balcony (watched by a crowd including the head) to the pavement below, it would survive the crash...
What the school says...
What sets Cameron Vale apart from other schools is our distinctive family atmosphere and nurturing ethos which celebrates the individual and strives to unlock each child’s true potential.
Driven by the belief that a ‘one size fits all’ approach is limiting and supported by our small class sizes which allow each child to shine, we are able to ensure children are known for who they are and develop their own gifts and talents; whether it be excelling in the classroom, on the sports field or the stage.
Whilst recognising that outcomes matter, we also know that the memories of a child’s time with us will last a lifetime. Our aim is to ensure that, at the end of each child’s time with us, they feel that Cameron Vale has made a positive difference to their character, thinking and outlook; that the school has shaped who they will become. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmistress
Since January 2023, Alison Melrose, who has over 25 years’ experience in co-ed and single sex London preps. Starting her career at Norland Place leading on pre-prep curriculum and enrichment, she moved to Broomwood Hall as a head for eight years and latterly worked across the whole group as a director. She joined Cognita in 2017 to develop the expansion of their London schools and was the founding head of Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School in Kensington.
Entrance
One class in reception, which is not about to change. Following the founder's maxim, they are still looking for children who will 'be kind, work hard and have fun'. A large number come by word of mouth, with many from the local nurseries such as Miss Daisy's. Occasional places further up the school, but the school says they will...
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Special Education Needs
Special provision is made for the bright dyslexic and dyspraxic. A 'Gifted and Talented' programme is provided for exceptional pupils.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| Aspergers | |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | Y |
| Dyspraxia | Y |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | Y |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | Y |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Holland School, Sloane Square | 2023 | 1 | |
| More House School (London) | 2023 | 1 | |
| Newton Prep | 2023 | 1 |
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