Address: 168 Pampisford Road, South Croydon CR2 6DA
Website: cumnorhouse.com
Founded: 1931
Pupils: 222, all boys aged 2-13
Termly Fees: £5,771-£7,065
Head Teacher: Emma Jane Edwards (executive head, Cumnor House schools) and Cameron Jones (head, Cumnor House Boys)
Religious Affiliation: Multi-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective
School Visits: Open mornings and private tours available
Contact: 020 8660 3445 or [email protected]
The Curriculum
Cumnor House follows the National Curriculum Plus, where pupils work ahead of the age-related expectations. From a young age, they are taught by specialist teachers in music, Spanish, sports and swimming as well as Mandarin from year three. As they reach the upper school, specialist teachers continue to be introduced in all subjects.
Sport & The Arts
Pupils perform musical theatre productions each year, with a large cast of pupils from year three to eight. The school also hosts an annual art exhibition, and its sports teams have secured victories in both regional and national competitions. Cumnor House ranks among the top 50 schools for cricket in the country and pupils are national swimming champions in IAPS, the London League Grand Final and Croydon Schools and ESSA competitions.
Pastoral Care
Children learn to be empathetic, have self-belief, be brave, do their utmost with earnestness and build strong moral principles. The school’s guiding values of compassion, belief, courage, endeavour and integrity are embedded throughout the school from kindergarten to year eight. Teachers pride themselves on putting the wellbeing of the child first. With exceptional class and form teachers, pupils are happy and excited to come into school.
Scholarship Achivements
In 2025, 43 scholarships were awarded at 10+, 11+ and 13+ to independent senior schools.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To live with compassion and kindness. All pupils know that they are valued, and we care for them by supporting their pastoral and academic needs, fostering an exciting and inspiring environment in which they will thrive. Everyone at Cumnor House is part of this special community.
