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Where is Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery located?

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is located in Harlow, Essex, East of England, CM20 3BW.

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Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery

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In terms of academic performance, Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery has 53% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 208 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 20.5%, 46% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.2%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected53%Attendance93.8%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.2

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 208 pupils
SEN support: 15% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (31–85% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 34/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality33/100

Transport access35/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery

At Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

65% met the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths.

Attendance at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery has an overall absence rate of 6.2%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery

The teacher turnover rate at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is 20.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery has 208 pupils on roll.

46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

15% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Ofsted Rating: Good

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery