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Harbour Primary and Nursery School

Church Hill, Newhaven, BN9 9LX

Community school

Pupils

460

Ages

2-11

FSM

37.9%

Capacity

480

Ofsted

Good

May 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

81.0%

Writing

76.0%

Maths

79.0%

RWM Combined

74.0%

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About Harbour Primary and Nursery School

Harbour Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Newhaven, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 460 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Church Hill, Newhaven, BN9 9LX | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Harbour Primary and Nursery School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
Nov 2019 — School remains Good
May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Harbour Primary and Nursery School

What is Harbour Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Harbour Primary and Nursery School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What are Harbour Primary and Nursery School's latest exam results?

Harbour Primary and Nursery School: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Harbour Primary and Nursery School located?

Harbour Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Newhaven, East Sussex (BN9 9LX).

How many pupils attend Harbour Primary and Nursery School?

Harbour Primary and Nursery School has around 460 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Harbour Primary and Nursery School with other schools?

View Harbour Primary and Nursery School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in East Sussex.