How many pupils does Cunningham Hill Junior School have?

Cunningham Hill Junior School has 240 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cunningham Hill Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Cunningham Hill Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 April 2024).

How does Cunningham Hill Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

87% of pupils at Cunningham Hill Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Cunningham Hill Junior School?

Cunningham Hill Junior School is located at Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ.

Cunningham Hill Junior School

Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ

Outstanding

Inspected 24 April 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

87%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

240

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Cunningham Hill Junior School

Cunningham Hill Junior School is a community school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 240 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 April 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 42.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 240 / 240 (100%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 April 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.4%

Free school meals

42.4%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

18.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

87%

Expected standard (RWM)

32%

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

110

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%

Overall absence

4.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.76

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

16.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

8.66

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

£47,150

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,020 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,122

Spend per pupil

£7,149

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ
Phone: 01727852911
Headteacher: J Elbourne-Cload
Website: https://cunninghamhill.herts.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cunningham Hill Junior School?: Cunningham Hill Junior School is a community school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Cunningham Hill Junior School have?: Cunningham Hill Junior School has 240 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Cunningham Hill Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Cunningham Hill Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 April 2024).
How does Cunningham Hill Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 87% of pupils at Cunningham Hill Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Cunningham Hill Junior School?: Cunningham Hill Junior School is located at Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ.

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