
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is located in Cooks Spinney, Harlow, Essex, and operates as a mixed primary academy for children aged 3 to 11. With a total enrollment of approximately 459 pupils and a capacity of 468, the school serves a predominantly urban community. The school was established on December 1, 2013, and is part of the BMAT (Building Schools for the Future Multi-Academy Trust) which aims to provide outstanding education across Essex and North & East London. Cooks Spinney's motto, 'Growing Minds. Guiding Futures,' encapsulates its commitment to nurturing the growth of every student. The school does not have a religious character and offers a nursery provision, ensuring early education is accessible to local families. It also reflects a commitment to inclusion and diversity, which is integral to its community ethos, with over half of its pupils eligible for free school meals (51.2%).
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2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· S5 Inspection
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)