, Surrey · CR8 3HB
Pupils
134
Day fees
£19k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Cumnor House School is a small, day-only independent girls' preparatory school located in Coulsdon, Surrey, serving girls from age 4 through the senior years. With just 134 pupils, the school prioritises a close-knit, nurturing environment where individual attention and pastoral care are central to its ethos. The school combines a traditional academic foundation with contemporary approaches to wellbeing and personal development, positioning itself as a caring alternative to larger prep schools in the region.
Who thrives here
Girls who benefit from a smaller, more intimate setting where staff know them well; pupils who are developing confidence or need reassurance alongside academic challenge; families seeking a friendly, family-oriented prep school ethos without the boarding element.
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1 Woodcote Lane, Purley
, Surrey
CR8 3HB
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Day fees at Cumnor House School are approximately £18,600 per year (2024/25).
Cumnor House School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Cumnor House School is a day school in Surrey and does not offer boarding.
Frequently praised
✓Warm, nurturing atmosphere where girls are known as individuals
✓Genuinely small class sizes enabling tailored learning approaches
✓Strong pastoral emphasis building confidence and resilience alongside academics
Common concerns
!Limited facilities compared to larger independent or grammar school competitors
!Not yet Ofsted inspected, so no formal independent validation of standards