Church Langley Community Primary School vs Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Langley Community Primary School
Harlow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
406 students
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Church Langley Community Primary School Harlow, East of England | Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #673 of 1,872 | #1857 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5517 of 15,697 | #15375 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 406 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 46.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.churchlangley.essex.sch.uk | www.cooksspinneyacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Church Langley Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 8.6).
- •Church Langley Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 38%).
- •Church Langley Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is the larger school with 443 students compared with 406.
- •Church Langley Community Primary School is a local authority school while Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Church Langley Community Primary School better than Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Church Langley Community Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 8.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Church Langley Community Primary School and Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Langley Community Primary School: 406. Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Langley Community Primary School and Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery rank in East of England?
Church Langley Community Primary School is 673rd of 1,872 and Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is 1857th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).