Cavendish School
School summary
With just 38 pupils on its roll, Cavendish School is among the smallest independent schools in Southwark, offering a notably intimate setting in the heart of London. The school is co-educational and takes pupils from age 11, with entry at the 11+ stage. Led by headteacher Ms Lesley Craggs, it operates without a religious affiliation and does not offer boarding. Families drawn to small-scale, closely supervised education may find the scale here particularly appealing.
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Teaching & academics
As an independent school inspected by the ISI, Cavendish admits pupils at 11 via the 11+ process. The very small roll allows for a high degree of individual attention, which suits families seeking a personal rather than large-cohort learning environment.
Head · Ms Lesley Craggs
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
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A genuinely small independent school in central London, Cavendish offers an unusually intimate alternative for families who value close attention over scale.
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Cavendish School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.