Cameron Vale School, London
Cameron Vale School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cameron Vale School in detail
Cameron Vale School in its own words
In its own words: "Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, Cameron Vale is one of the top independent prep schools in central London, and with the addition of The Chelsea Nursery we provide outstanding education for children aged 2-11."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Schools are often asked about how they are different, and what sets us apart is our size, we are a small and successful school, providing a home from home at the start of your little one's educational journey."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Cameron Vale School are Francis Holland Preparatory School (0.2 miles); Falkner House (0.5 miles); Mander Portman Woodward School (0.6 miles); and St Philip's School (0.6 miles, Good, selective).
Francis Holland Preparatory SchoolFalkner HouseMander Portman Woodward SchoolSt Philip's School
Who goes there
In 2026, 16 pupils (29.6%) received SEN support and 6 (11.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is South Kensington Station, about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Old Church Street Chelsea, 90 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
6 May 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
20 June 2023
Regulatory Compliance
13 February 2019
Integrated
2 February 2016
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£31,470 to £32,460
depending on year group
| Termly Fees Lower School (Reception-Year 2) VAT included | £31,470 a year |
| Termly Fees Upper School (Years 3-6) VAT included | £32,460 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Kensington and Chelsea - 6 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Cameron Vale School
Getting There
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 263
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 60
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 263 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 60 serious and 201 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
48 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
45%
Available places
54 pupils
120 places
66 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Kensington and Chelsea council
Places available
1,110
Applications
602
Got 1st preference
66.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Kensington and Chelsea council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
40.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
54
Total Pupils
34
Boys
20
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Cameron Vale School
Questions parents ask about Cameron Vale School
When was Cameron Vale School last inspected?
Cameron Vale School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Cameron Vale School?
Cameron Vale School has around 54 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Cameron Vale School?
Cameron Vale School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Cameron Vale School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 263 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 60 serious and 201 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 48 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cameron Vale School?
Cameron Vale School is at 4 The Vale, Chelsea, London, SW3 6AH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)