Welcome to Cumnor House
From the start of the Summer term in 2027, Cumnor House Boys and Cumnor House Girls School will come together into a single, cohesive school at our Pampisford Road campus.
Bringing together the strengths, expertise and traditions of our Boys’ and Girls’ schools creates an exciting new chapter for Cumnor – with more opportunities for every child to learn, discover, achieve and thrive.
Our schools
At Cumnor House, we are a family of schools – a girls’ school, a boys’ school and a nursery – where children are inspired to aim high, excel in what they love and grow into the leaders of tomorrow.
From their very first steps in nursery to their final days with us, every pupil is encouraged, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential, both in and beyond the classroom.
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Located on Woodcote Lane, Webb Estate, a conservation site in Purley that has been a tranquil space for over 100 years.
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Offering all year provision, Purley provides a safe space for children aged 2-4 years to learn about themselves and the world around them.

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Highly regarded preparatory school from Reception to Year 8.
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A close-knit community focused on values of Endeavour, Compassion, Courage, Self Belief and Integrity - also known as The Cumnor Way.
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Exceptional success in Sports, Music and Academics.

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Outstanding preparatory school from Reception to Year 6.
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A close-knit community that ensures every child feels valued, respected, safe and supported to be the best they can be.
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Exceptional results in 11+ schools.
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Destination Schools
Preparing students for their next steps.
Cumnor House is reputable amongst many Grammar and senior schools, with many of our students receiving offers from the most selective and prestigious schools nationwide. With our expertise, we help students prepare for the Common Entrance Exam and support them with their scholarship applications.
We help students find the right school for them by allowing them to identify and develop their talents and interests. It is important that we equip students with the necessary skills and qualities, empowering them to feel confident about their future options.
FACILITIES & LOCATION
Excellent learning locations.
All of our school sites provide unique schooling experiences. Cumnor Girls and CHS Nursery Purley are situated in the idyllic Woodcote Lane, providing a calm and tranquil setting for our pupils. Cumnor Boys is a short distance away, in a compact city campus boasting a 10-acre playing field.
Our students value the home from home environment in which they are encouraged to develop and learn. There is an on-going investment programme to maintain and improve the fabric and flow of our school facilities.
NEXT STEPS
Learn more. Download our prospectus.
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⚽Royal Russell U11A Tournament⚽
The U11A’s showed resilience, defensive strength and determination to be crowned tournament champions! After a narrow opening defeat, CHB bounced back with two wins and a draw to reach the semi-finals.
A tense penalty shootout secured their place in the final, where a deserved 1-0 victory crowned them tournament champions. Congratulations to all the boys for their brilliant sportsmanship and determination throughout!
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Scientific thinking in action 🔬🔍
Over the past week in Discovery Lab, our pupils began working towards the first stage of the CREST Awards, run by the British Science Association. Over the next few weeks, they will take part in a range of exciting challenges as they work towards earning their first certificate.
For their first challenge, they became raft designers! Their task was to create a raft and investigate how many marbles it could hold before sinking. They worked fabulously together, discussing which shapes and designs might be most successful.
A key focus of the challenge was testing, evaluating and improving. The girls quickly discovered that their first attempt was not always their best, and they used what they had learnt from each test to adapt their next design. They found that the shape of the base made a huge difference, with square and hexagonal designs proving particularly successful. Some groups even created clever ‘pockets’ in their rafts to keep the marbles secure and evenly distributed.
It was wonderful to see so much teamwork, perseverance and scientific thinking in action.
What a fantastic start to our CREST Award journey! 👏
5 days to go 🗓️
The best way to get a feel for Cumnor House is to come and visit us. Join us for our Nursery Open Day and experience our school in action.
Book now:
🔗https://www.cumnorhouse.com/make-an-enquiry/
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Come and see what makes Cumnor House Nursery special! Join us for our Open Day on Saturday 3rd October, 9:30-11:30am, and experience our school in action. Book your visit today via the link below! ✨
🌐https://www.cumnorhouse.com/make-an-enquiry/
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