Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is a academy sponsor led primary school in Harlow, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 459 pupils, and a capacity of 468 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

459

Pupils

468

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Essex catchment area documents →

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery — School Information

Full address
Cooks Spinney, Harlow, CM20 3BW
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
51.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140024

Other Primary Schools in Harlow

If Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harlow are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery

Is Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery oversubscribed?

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is operating close to its capacity of 468 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery?

Admission to Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery cover?

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is a primary school in Harlow, Essex, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.