Cameron Vale School
School summary
Cameron Vale is a small independent school in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, with around 50 pupils across an unusually broad age range that begins in the very early years and runs to age 11. Its size is central to its character: with so few children on roll, pupils are known as individuals rather than numbers. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of "excellent" for both education quality and personal development, and judged it fully compliant on regulatory standards. Led by Headmistress Alison Melrose, it suits families seeking a close-knit, well-supervised environment within central London.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 June 2023
Teaching & academics
The ISI's "excellent" rating reflects strong outcomes for a school of this scale. Around 12 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, and the intimate roll allows teaching to be closely tailored to each child as they progress towards the 11+ stage.
Headmistress · Alison Melrose
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 12.12%
- EHC plans
- 9.09%
Mobile phone policy
Cameron Vale does not allow pupils to have mobile phones.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £29,973 - £30,915
Discretionary means-tested bursaries subject to academic performance of applicant and financial resources of school
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Cameron Vale School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.