The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 84% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.6 vs national 43.8)
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.6
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.03
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 213 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,091
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 40.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Finch
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Hall Lane, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 446m away
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Primary · 542m away
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 666m away
The Mayflower Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Harwich and Dovercourt High School?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School currently has 1,091 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harwich and Dovercourt High School take?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harwich and Dovercourt High School?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is in Harwich, CO12 3TG, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harwich and Dovercourt High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Harwich and Dovercourt High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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