The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 49.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Anderson (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Barrack Lane, Harwich, CO12 3NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Mayflower Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 2.1km away
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery?
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery take?
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery?
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is in Harwich, CO12 3NS, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Harwich Community 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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