Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
URN: 140024 • Harlow CM20 3BW
Overview
- Name
- Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
- URN
- 140024
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amber Wade (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01279437590
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cooks Spinney, Harlow CM20 3BW
Summary
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery, located in Harlow, Essex, serves children aged 3 to 11 and is part of the BMAT cooperative trust. Established in December 2013, the school aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where respect, responsibility, and community are central to its ethos. With a current enrolment of 459 pupils, the academy maintains a capacity of 468 and offers a mixed-gender education.
The curriculum at Cooks Spinney goes beyond the national standards, providing enriching experiences that encourage students to explore their interests and achieve their full potential. The school emphasizes high expectations for all pupils, regardless of their background or ability. Recent initiatives include a Careers Week where students engaged with various professionals, enhancing their understanding of future career paths.
Cooks Spinney also prioritizes support for students with special educational needs, exemplified by the recognition of a staff member for her dedication in this area. The school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration to enhance the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at Cooks Spinney goes beyond the national standards, providing enriching experiences that encourage students to explore their interests and achieve their full potential. The school emphasizes high expectations for all pupils, regardless of their background or ability. Recent initiatives include a Careers Week where students engaged with various professionals, enhancing their understanding of future career paths.
Cooks Spinney also prioritizes support for students with special educational needs, exemplified by the recognition of a staff member for her dedication in this area. The school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- LatestNews Posted: 16th December 2022 Children's Knowledge of Artwork Praised Children’s knowledge of famous works of art was commended during a gallery tour. As part of their art and cultural enrichment, Yea (sen)
- LatestNews Posted: 23rd June 2025 SEND Co-Educator Recieves Honour From King Charl... A MEMBER of the local school community was recognised by his Majesty the King after more than three decades of service. Susan Ma (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and disabilities (sen)
- Equity: SEND Newsletter (sen)
- Forthcoming Events Read More (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Key Information & Policies (other)
- Our Admissions Read More (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Capacity
- 468
- Pupils
- 459
- Boys
- 251
- Girls
- 208
- FSM %
- 51.20
- Open date
- 2013-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 459 | 251 | 208 | 468 | 51.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 462 | 247 | 215 | 468 | 47.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 458 | 250 | 208 | 468 | 37.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 458 | 250 | 208 | 468 | 37.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 457 | 229 | 228 | 468 | 31.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 457 | 222 | 235 | 512 | 22.90 |
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