| Name | The Spinney Primary School |
| Website | http://www.spinney.cambs.sch.uk |
| Ofsted Inspection Rating | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11 December 2008 |
| Address | Hayster Drive, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9PB |
| Phone Number | 01223568836 |
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Number of Pupils | 211 (54% boys 46% girls) |
| Number of Pupils per Teacher | 23.6 |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 4.2% |
| Percentage English is Not First Language | 46.9% |
| Persisitent Absence | 2.7% |
| Pupils with SEN Support | 5.2% |
| Catchment Area Information Available | Yes, our catchment area data is FREE |
| Last Distance Offered Information Available | No |
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Description of the school The Spinney is an average sized primary school that is much over-subscribed. The ethnic mix of the pupil population is changing as the number from minority groups increases. About two thirds of the pupils are of White British heritage and there are a few pupils from each of ten other ethnic backgrounds. The overall number is now above the national average with half of the children in the Reception class of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) speaking English as an additional language. Attainment on entry is similar to that found nationally although it is below in mathematical development. The number of pupils eligible for free school meals is below average. An average proportion of pupils have learning difficulties and/ or disabilities although the number with statements of special educational need is much above average. There has been a significant turnover of staff since the previous inspection. This includes a new headteacher, who has been in post for four terms, and a new deputy headteacher who has been in post since September 2007. In addition, there have been three other teachers appointed since the previous inspection. The school runs a breakfast club for pupils attending the school. The school has gained the following awards: Investors in People; Healthy Schools, Sports Activemark, The ICT Mark and The International Schools award. Key for inspection grades Grade 1 Outstanding Grade 2 Good Grade 3 Satisfactory Grade 4 Inadequate |
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