Address: 1 Woodcote Lane, Purley CR8 3HB
Website: www.cumnorhouse.com
Founded: 1931
Number of Pupils: 143
Ages: 2-11
Fees: (termly) from £4,850– £6,692
Head Teacher: Amanda McShane
Religious Affiliation: Multi-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective but with high academic standards. Pupils spend a morning actively participating in lessons, where we observe and talk to the child to see if they will thrive in our environment.
Contact: Admissions; 020 8660 3445
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: Visit the school website to book Open Mornings and Private Tours.
The Curriculum
Our academics are outstanding, but we firmly believe that we are educating a whole person, so we offer a broad curriculum and place emphasis on developing character and future skills.
Sports & the Arts
Cumnor girls love their sport, continuously developing skills and thriving in local, regional and national competitions. Music and Drama also play a key part in our curriculum, providing pupils with opportunities to learn instruments and to shine on stage. We proudly display pupils’ beautiful artwork around the school, inspiring others.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is embedded in all that we do. Teachers take the time to learn about each child as an individual. Every teacher knows every child, regardless of whether they teach them in class or not. As a result, our girls are happy, confident, and thriving in an environment where they feel valued, safe, and secure.
Recent Scholarships
Our girls consistently achieve excellent academic results, making superb progress across all areas. In 2024, they secured 16 scholarships to independent senior schools. These achievements are a result of the support, coaching, and nurturing environment that ensures the girls’ happiness and well-being.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
First and foremost, I want my pupils to be happy. It is about educating the whole child, equipping them with life skills – this includes self-assuredness, skills of oracy, and self-reflection. I want my girls to be unafraid to think creatively and to be bold enough to share that thinking.
Outstanding Characteristics
We empower girls to reach their full potential, equipping them with the skills they need for prep school and beyond. Our pupils are happy, confident learners who achieve exceptional outcomes. Offering a wide range of opportunities within and beyond the classroom, we embrace both forward-thinking innovation and traditional values. Cumnor Girls’ embodies a true sense of family, where everyone belongs and each girl is confident in who she is and what she strives to achieve. In 2024, Cumnor House School for Girls was a finalist in the Most Inclusive School category of the Muddy Stilettos Best School Award, celebrating our inclusive culture where diversity is valued, and everyone feels empowered.
