Schools/United Kingdom/Haywards Heath/Cumnor House Sussex
United Kingdom — West Sussex

Cumnor House Sussex

Haywards Heath, Danehill, West Sussex, RH17 7HT — Within easy reach of London by rail and car
Boarding LifeScholarships
Visit Official Website
Cumnor House Sussex logo
Verified School
Annual FeesContact school
Ages2 – 13

Cumnor House Sussex is an international school in Haywards Heath, United Kingdom. Founded in 1931. It serves 380 students for students aged 2–13.

Explore This School

Visit Website
Open Day
Informal personal tours of our school are offered to fit into your schedule, at any time during the term and during our dedicated Open Weeks.
Meet staff, tour campus, and speak with current families
View Open Days

Location & Getting There

Haywards Heath, Danehill, West Sussex, RH17 7HTOpen in Maps
Within easy reach of London by rail and car
Cumnor House Sussex — Campus
15 photos
Cumnor House Sussex — Classrooms
Cumnor House Sussex — Boarding
Cumnor House Sussex — Sports
Cumnor House Sussex — Arts

NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1931
Year Founded
380
Students Enrolled
2%
IB Pass Rate
World avg: 81%
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available
Bursaries Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Scholarships and Awards available in Academic, All-Rounder, Drama, Equestrian, Music, Leadership, Sport, and Art

Means-Tested Bursaries

Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.

Academic Performance

2%
IB Pass Rate
Cumnor House Sussex
2%
World Average
81%

Key facts

Founded
1931
Ages
2–13 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
380
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Cumnor House Sussex is an independent day and boarding school for children aged 2-13 located on a 65-acre site in the Ashdown Forest. The school offers education from Nursery through Prep School in a nurturing, family environment with specialist teachers focused on developing individual potential. The school achieves high scholarship success and maintains a 100% success rate placing pupils at their first-choice senior schools.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • 65-acre site in Ashdown Forest
  • Safe and unhurried childhood
  • High scholarship and awards success
  • 100% first-choice senior school placement
  • Specialist teachers
  • Flexi boarding options

Boarding Life

Flexi Boarding

Facilities & Programmes

Arts
Drama
Music
Art
Design Technology
Academic
State-of-the-art facilities

Student Demographics

School Type
Co-educational
Age Range
2 – 13
Student Body
Boarding capacity59

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at Cumnor House Sussex directly for current fee information.