Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 5QJ
10 simple reasons to choose Cunningham Hill Junior School
State junior school (community school) in St Albans.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Cunningham Hill Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 73.
One of the best state primary schools in St Albans and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
On average, 29.6 pupils per class and 23.7 pupils per teacher.
In the top 10% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure). Twice termly outdoor learning days; CHILL OUT (Cunningham Hill Independent Learning for Life).
In the top 36% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, enterprise skills, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs and an orchestra. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Cunningham Hill Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
St Columba's College Prep (2.2 miles); Manor Lodge School (4.2 miles); St Albans High School for Girls, Wheathampstead House Prep (5.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Ss Alban and Stephen Catholic Primary School, St Albans (0.7 miles); Fleetville Junior School (0.9 miles); Maple Primary School (1.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St Albans Independent College (1.3 miles); St Albans Independent College (1.3 miles); St Albans High School for Girls (1.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Loreto College (1 mile); Loreto College (1 mile); Beaumont School (1.3 miles).