I worked at this school as a teaching assistant and it was a lovely place to work- this is probably due to the fact that the school values the childrens individuality. The childrens spirit was always infectious and the school harboured thoughtfulness and kindness. I couldnt recommend it more.
I felt impelled to write in full agreement with these five star reviews. I've known the Cavendish School for years - many children and families, and both my daughters were there. We chose it specifically because it was non-selective. For both children it provided a stimulating academic environment and they went on to academic secondary schools fully prepared. Standouts for us were science, music and drama. Pastoral care was fantastic but most of all it had a wonderfully happy atmosphere. My children loved it. We all miss it!
We have two daughters at the Cavendish, one in year 3 and one in year 6 (who has just left). Our experience of the school has been incredibly positive; both children always look forward to going to school and have never once expressed any reluctance during the last 8 years to leave the house in the morning.We chose the school because it was non selective and claimed to offer a strong a pastoral ethos with good academic results. Our experience is that it has delivered both in spades! What particularly impresses me about the school is the quality of the teaching and how they continually adapt it to the needs of the individual child. My two daughters are very different in how they learn and what their natural strengths are; I cannot praise the school enough for how they have personalised their approach to them and helped both of them to achieve their academic potential. We also wanted a school that had a strong science and maths curriculum and I have never failed to be impressed by the quality and sophistication of the maths and science they are doing. The homework policy feels well balanced and pitched just right for their age. My elder daughter, on leaving the school, has developed a good work ethic when it comes to homework which I feel has set her up perfectly for secondary school.The school is very friendly; we have built good relationships with parents not just from our daughters classes but from across other years groups as well. Unlike many other schools the meals are cooked and prepared in the school kitchen and are healthy, varied, and nutritious. Under the leadership of the previous head the school achieved and outstanding inspectors reports (excellent in all areas) which particularly commended the quality of the teaching and which we felt was well deserved. Under the new head the school has not rested on its laurels and has been striving to improve its academic performance still further; certainly the current year 6 have achieved an impressive range of offers from the top north London secondary schools.This is a lovely school, I could not think of a better place to send my daughters.
A unique and exceptional school with a dedicated and experienced staff and wonderful, supportive, friendly families. The Cavendish is non selective and yet secures outstanding results for its girls within a framework of incredible pastoral care and without the pressure of 'hot house' schools. It places huge emphasis on kindness, tolerance and courtesy. Its families are dedicated to the school and are actively involved. Unusually, it has specialist teachers for science, music, languages, PE and art. Delicious, home made meals are cooked every day and an exciting array of extra curricular activities are available. The school itself is beautifully maintained and provides a happy, high quality learning environment. My best advice would be to come and see the school in action and judge for yourself. A little gem.
On the plus side the girls come out well balanced and socially adjusted. However the school lacks any science facilities and generally goes easy on the girls (especially once they have secured their secondary school place). Homework barely features in Year 6 so the girls do not get equipped for independent learning at secondary school very well. An over-emphasis on the end of year play results in soft targets and subjects being over-rewarded. Do not expect your child to learn any table etiquette or even how to use cutlery correctly either and sugar will be a regular feature on the menu.
Cavendish School is a UK School based in Camden, London. Cavendish School is located at 31 Inverness St, Camden Town, London NW1 7HB, UK.
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