The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 449
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Julie O'Mara (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Chase Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Primary · 834m away
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Mayflower Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery?
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery currently has 449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery take?
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery?
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery is in Harwich, CO12 4NB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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