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 and Chelsea
- Pupils: 70
- Religion: Church of England/Christian
- Fees: £25,305 - £26,100 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..
School says it operates on a principle of ‘teach-up and scaffold down’, with the small size allowing them to tailor teaching to each pupil’s needs. ‘It feels like they are getting personal tuition’, said a parent; another adding that ‘the teachers are really friendly and fun’. They told us that ‘you don’t have that ramped up sense of competition you can feel with other London schools, but the children still do really well’. We witnessed some exciting hands-on lessons, including a lively RE class making Lenten pretzels and years 5 and 6 working with Microbits and Scratch coding software. A native speaker teaches French across the school in the formal ‘French way’ with a focus on grammar from year 3, so pupils ‘end up with a proper grasp of the language, rather than...
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 2023, Alison Melrose, who has over 25 years’ experience in co-ed and single sex London preps. Educated at North London Collegiate School, trained at Durham University with a geography specialism. Taught at Norland Place, then Broomwood Hall in London where she became head at just 28 and stayed for eight years. Side-stepped to work across the Northwood Schools group in admissions, marketing and comms, then director of operations. Joined Cognita in 2017, overseeing major development projects at five London schools, and was the founding head at Prince’s Gardens prep in Kensington, which involved converting a Grade II building overgrown with trees.
Her tiny office is filled with the smell of gardenia (a scented candle) and a cushioned window seat, an inviting perch for visitors. Everything is calm, neat and reassuring....
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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
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
|
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|
| More House School (London) | 2024 | 1 | |
| Wetherby School | 2024 | 1 | |
| Woldingham School | 2024 | 1 |
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