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The Spinney Primary School
Hayster Drive, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9PB, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.2 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
187
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a focus on academic performance, this primary school shows strengths in Key Stage 2, achieving 69% of students reaching expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 39% nationally. However, the recent Ofsted report indicates the school "requires improvement," highlighting areas that need attention. Parent satisfaction levels and overall community engagement may also be factors to consider when evaluating this option.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 31% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British28.9%
White Other23.5%
Asian Indian12.8%
Asian Chinese10.2%
Mixed Other5.9%
Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Black African2.1%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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52.19070, 0.16938 · CB1 9PB
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110765
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.spinney.cambs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Spinney Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Spinney Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is The Spinney Primary School a good school?
The Spinney Primary School scores 19.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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