The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 370
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 46.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Bartholomew (Executive Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 782m away
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 898m away
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Primary · 1.0km away
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Mayflower Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Mayflower Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Mayflower Primary School?
The Mayflower Primary School currently has 370 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Mayflower Primary School take?
The Mayflower Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Mayflower Primary School?
The Mayflower Primary School is in Harwich, CO12 4AJ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Mayflower Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Mayflower Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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