• Cavendish is joyful, encouraging and full of possibility, and aims to help girls grow in confidence, curiosity and courage.

• Will suit families wanting a confident girls’ prep where pastoral warmth and strong senior-school preparation sit side by side.

Admissions at The Cavendish School are polished, personal and should appeal to families seeking a central London girls’ prep with visible confidence-building and strong 11+ preparation. The school should suit parents who want a smaller girls-only setting in Camden where pastoral care and academic ambition are expected to work together.

At prep level the scholarships story matters most through senior-school outcomes rather than through a big internal awards culture. Families should ask directly about any bursarial support or current arrangements, but the stronger draw is the school’s track record of preparing girls well for competitive next steps.

The overall picture is joyful, confident and distinctly urban, with small classes, strong pastoral care and a clear message about helping girls dare, explore and achieve. Parents should still visit because the crucial question is whether the girls-only environment and the school’s city-prep energy feel exciting and comfortable for their daughter.

Assessment at The Cavendish School is regular, close and easy for parents to understand, with small classes allowing staff to track progress carefully while keeping learning lively. Families should expect a prep that builds secure core skills, growing confidence and clear readiness for 11+ transfer without making the whole experience feel joyless.