Government Primary Schools
About Sir John A. Cumber Primary School
A government primary school in West Bay that also has a Kindergarten/Reception year.
The Sir John A. Cumber Primary School is located in the district of West Bay in Grand Cayman, a heartbeat away from the picturesque Seven Mile Beach, Boatswain Beach, Turtle Farm and Dolphin Park, among many other locations.
They are the largest primary school on the island, they cater primarily to students from the West Bay area and offer a diverse range of activities and classroom content which is framed by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, offered from Kindergarten to Year 6.
More Information:
Principal: Mr Paul Samuel
Catchment Area: Area north of Government House up to Cobalt Coast and including all of West Bay.
To view their most recent school inspection reports please see here:
Sir John A. Cumber Primary School - Overall Progress Assessed as 'Weak' x 2
Follow-Through Inspection Report - Sir John Cumber Primary School - April 2018
2nd Follow-Through Inspection Report - Sir John Cumber Primary School - January 2019
Tuition Fees
Government schools are free to attend for Caymanian students.
Extracurricular Activities
There are two 'After-School Programmes' available to students. One is run by the YMCA and takes place on the school site. Several members of school staff work in the programme although it is not part of the school day or part of their teaching contract with the Ministry. The other Programme is run by a local Church. Children are collected from their classrooms and escorted to the Programme. If parents would like more information on either of these Programmes, please contact the School Office.
Other extracurricular activities offered include: Netball, Football and Spelling Bee.
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