Address: 1 Woodcote Lane, Purley CR8 3HB
Website: cumnorhouse.com
Founded: 2010
Pupils: 133, all girls aged 4-11
Termly Fees: £5,771-£7,065
Head Teacher: Emma Jane Edwards (executive head, Cumnor House schools) and Shawn Bolton (head, Cumnor House Girls)
Religious Affiliation: Multi-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective but high academic standards
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.
Sport & The Arts
The annual school production casts all year six pupils and is performed at a local theatre. The school also hosts an annual art exhibition and its sports teams have secured victories in both regional and national 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 Achievements
In 2025, 33 scholarships were awarded at 11+ 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.
