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Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
Cooks Spinney, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3BW, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.6 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
459
Capacity
468
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 94% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching higher standards is notably low at 0%. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 74% recommending the school, indicating areas for potential improvement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (61 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
School keeps me informed
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child is happy
80%
Progress is communicated
77%
My child feels safe
75%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School supports development
72%
School has high expectations
71%
Behaviour is good
64%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.6%
White Other14.2%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Other2.0%
Black Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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51.77336, 0.11910 · CM20 3BW
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN140024
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.cooksspinneyacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery a good school?
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery scores 9.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery?
Based on 61 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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