The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 460
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 37.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Adam Sutton (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
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Hill, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Harbour Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Harbour Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harbour Primary and Nursery School?
Harbour Primary and Nursery School currently has 460 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harbour Primary and Nursery School take?
Harbour Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harbour Primary and Nursery School?
Harbour Primary and Nursery School is in Newhaven, BN9 9LX, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harbour Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Harbour Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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