The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 459
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 51.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Head
- Miss Jess Farrell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cooks Spinney, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTany's Dell Community Primary School
Primary · 752m away
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 752m away
St Alban's Catholic Academy
Primary · 779m away
Burnt Mill Academy
Secondary · 857m away
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Primary · 949m away
Church Langley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery?
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery currently has 459 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery take?
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery?
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is in Harlow, CM20 3BW, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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