The Cavendish School, London
The Cavendish School is an independent school for girls aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Cavendish School in detail
The Cavendish School in its own words
In its own words: "The Cavendish School is a kaleidoscopic girls prep school in Camden Town, London, where learning is filled with fun, laughter, and discovery. We foster a welcoming community for girls and parents alike. We inspire girls to build confidence, take risks, explore their interests, and engage fully with the world around them."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the right school for your daughter is one of the most important decisions a family makes. While websites and prospectuses can offer a glimpse into school life, nothing truly compares to visiting in person and experiencing the atmosphere of a school community first-hand."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 8.50am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Camden
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Cavendish School are Alleyn's Regent's Park (0.2 miles); College Francais Bilingue De Londres (0.7 miles, Outstanding); Saint Christina's School (0.8 miles); and Hampstead Fine Arts College (0.9 miles).
Alleyn's Regent's ParkCollege Francais Bilingue De LondresSaint Christina's SchoolHampstead Fine Arts College
Who goes there
In 2026, 32 pupils (16.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Camden Town Underground Station, about 150 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Camden High Street Camden Town, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Cavendish School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 6th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
2 June 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
12 January 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
13 June 2023
Regulatory Compliance
20 March 2019
Integrated
8 March 2016
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from The Cavendish School
People
22 Oct 2026
Fees and Bursaries
20 Oct 2026
Parent Area
19 Oct 2026
Calendar and Term Dates
16 Oct 2026
Policies
12 Oct 2026
Pathway to Year 3 (7+ Applications)
6 Oct 2026
From The Cavendish School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with The Cavendish School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 247
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 42
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 247 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 42 serious and 205 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
29 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 Camden is 130 (the median across 102 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
70%
Available places
194 pupils
276 places
82 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Camden council
Places available
1,577
Applications
1,261
Got 1st preference
73.7%
Got preferred school
93.3%
All secondary applications across Camden council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
16.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
194
Total Pupils
0
Boys
194
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
The Cavendish School
Questions parents ask about The Cavendish School
When was The Cavendish School last inspected?
The Cavendish School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to The Cavendish School?
The Cavendish School has around 194 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Cavendish School?
The Cavendish 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 The Cavendish School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 247 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 42 serious and 205 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 29 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 Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Cavendish School?
The Cavendish School is at 31 Inverness Street, London, NW1 7HB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)