Cunningham Hill Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cell Barnes Lane St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 5QJ |
| Reference Number | 117279 |
Cunningham Hill Infant School has been evaluated as outstanding across all domains in this inspection, reflecting its strong commitment to providing a high-quality education for its pupils. The school has not been inspected since March 2009 due to its previous outstanding rating and was exempt from routine inspections until November 2020. Throughout the school, there is a clear ambition for every pupil, fostering a stimulating learning environment where students thrive both academically and personally. The curriculum is meticulously planned and implemented with a strong emphasis on promoting a love for reading and ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve their potential. Pupils display excellent behaviour and engage actively in their learning, demonstrating respect for one another and for their teachers. The leadership team is dedicated to ongoing improvement and has established an ambitious culture focused on high expectations and personal development for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 180 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45%
Girls: 55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 41.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.9% |
| White, Other | 13.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.6% |
| Indian | 5% |
| White & Asian | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all domains.
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
- Curriculum is meticulously planned and ambitious.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Early years provision sets a fantastic foundation for learning.
- Exceptional provision for personal development through values education.
- High levels of engagement and enthusiasm among pupils.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 82 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ |
0 miles |
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Camp Primary and Nursery School
Camp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5PG |
0.27 miles |
|
Windermere Primary School
Windermere Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QP |
0.28 miles |
|
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School, Cecil Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5EG |
0.44 miles |
|
Fleetville Junior School
228 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LW |
0.47 miles |
|
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
Royal Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LX |
0.57 miles |
|
St Peter's School
Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1HL |
0.88 miles |
|
Oakwood Primary School
Oakwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XA |
1.07 miles |
|
Maple Primary School
Hall Place Gardens, Maple Primary School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SW |
1.08 miles |
|
Alban City School
7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RR |
1.09 miles |
|
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Grove Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1DQ |
1.21 miles |
|
Mandeville Primary School
Mandeville Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2LE |
1.22 miles |
|
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Etna Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5NL |
1.26 miles |
|
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
154 Sandridge Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4AP |
1.27 miles |
|
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Watling View, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2PB |
1.33 miles |
|
Muriel Green Nursery School
Church Crescent, St Albans, AL3 5JB |
1.44 miles |
|
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Alexander Road, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1JG |
1.46 miles |
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Bernards Heath Junior School
Watson Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5HP |
1.51 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hazelmere Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RW |
1.54 miles |
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Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
Chandlers Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RS |
1.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Samuel Ryder Academy
Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AR |
0.43 miles |
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Verulam School
Brampton Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4PR |
0.75 miles |
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Loreto College
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RQ |
0.85 miles |
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St Albans Independent College
69 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1LN |
0.86 miles |
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Beaumont School
Austen Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB |
0.98 miles |
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TT |
1.12 miles |
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St Albans High School for Girls
|
1.16 miles |
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Watling View School
Watling View, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2NU |
1.33 miles |
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Oaklands College
Oaklands Campus, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA |
1.34 miles |
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St Albans School
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB |
1.39 miles |
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Heathlands School
Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AY |
1.52 miles |
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St Columba's College
King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AW |
1.54 miles |
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The Marlborough Science Academy
Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QA |
1.54 miles |
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Batchwood School
Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RP |
1.8 miles |
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Sandringham School
The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX |
1.83 miles |
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St Albans Girls' School
Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB |
1.92 miles |
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Townsend Church of England School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR |
2.36 miles |
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Radlett Lodge School
Harper Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 9HW |
3.07 miles |
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NL |
3.91 miles |
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Onslow St Audrey's School
Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AB |
4.17 miles |