Cunningham Hill Infant School
URN: 117279 • St Albans AL1 5QJ
Overview
- Name
- Cunningham Hill Infant School
- URN
- 117279
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Justine Elbourne-Cload (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01727857524
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans AL1 5QJ
Summary
Cunningham Hill Infant School is a community primary school located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, accommodating 180 pupils. The school offers a mixed-gender environment and is committed to fostering creativity and engagement among its students. Recent initiatives include art projects where children express their creativity through mixed media, and active phonics sessions that make learning interactive and enjoyable.
The school places a strong emphasis on play-based learning, incorporating the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) framework to enhance playtime experiences. This approach encourages children to explore, create, and collaborate in various play zones, promoting both social skills and physical activity.
Cunningham Hill also values the contributions of its staff, particularly teaching assistants, who play a vital role in supporting student learning and wellbeing. The school community is actively involved in various events, including cross-country competitions, fostering a sense of teamwork and school spirit. For prospective parents, tours for Reception 2026 are available to explore the school's ethos and environment further.
The school places a strong emphasis on play-based learning, incorporating the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) framework to enhance playtime experiences. This approach encourages children to explore, create, and collaborate in various play zones, promoting both social skills and physical activity.
Cunningham Hill also values the contributions of its staff, particularly teaching assistants, who play a vital role in supporting student learning and wellbeing. The school community is actively involved in various events, including cross-country competitions, fostering a sense of teamwork and school spirit. For prospective parents, tours for Reception 2026 are available to explore the school's ethos and environment further.
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- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
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- Cookie Policy (other)
- Policy Documents (other)
- Term Dates & Opening Times (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 180
- Boys
- 81
- Girls
- 99
- FSM %
- 7.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 180 | 81 | 99 | 180 | 7.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 180 | 94 | 86 | 180 | 8.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 174 | 85 | 89 | 180 | 10.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 174 | 85 | 89 | 180 | 10.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 179 | 94 | 85 | 180 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 176 | 93 | 83 | 180 | 10.20 |
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