Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery vs St Alban's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 779 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
St Alban's Catholic Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery Harlow, East of England | St Alban's Catholic Academy Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1857 of 1,872 | #1279 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15375 of 15,697 | #10520 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 443 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 46.3% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.cooksspinneyacademy.org/ | www.st-albans.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 8.6).
- •St Alban's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 38%).
- •St Alban's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is the larger school with 443 students compared with 227.
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 Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery better than St Alban's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic Academy ranks higher (38.3 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 Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery and St Alban's Catholic Academy?
About 779 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery: 443. St Alban's Catholic Academy: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery and St Alban's Catholic Academy rank in East of England?
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is 1857th of 1,872 and St Alban's Catholic Academy is 1279th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).