Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–16, in Harwich, CO12, in the Essex council area. It has 1,075 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 January 2026): Report card: Needs attention in 5 areas, Urgent improvement in 1 area.
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Ofsted
Report card: Needs attention in 5 areas, Urgent improvement in 1 area — inspected 6 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Urgent improvement |
Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention |
Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.67 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 27.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 215 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 20 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | D | 2024/25 |
A level students | 14 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,075 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 42.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 4.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 18.52% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.12% | 2024/25 |
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