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Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich
Secondary

Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Hall Lane, Harwich, CO12 3TG

A Good-rated secondary school in Harwich.

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Pupils
1,091
Ages
11-18
FSM
40.3%
Attainment 8
37.5
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.0%
Basics 9-5
27.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
20.9%
EBacc APS
3.18
EBacc 9-5
8.8%
EBacc 9-4
13.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
20.00
A*-A Grades
3.7%
A*-B Grades
18.5%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 33 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a secondary school in Harwich, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 25 responses), 72% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. The school has around 1,091 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hall Lane, Harwich, CO12 3TG | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Harwich and Dovercourt High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2021 — Good
  2. Jun 2016 — Good (predecessor: Harwich and Dovercourt High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Harwich and Dovercourt High School

What is Harwich and Dovercourt High School's Ofsted rating?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What do parents say about Harwich and Dovercourt High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 25 responses): 72% of parents would recommend Harwich and Dovercourt High School.
What are Harwich and Dovercourt High School's latest exam results?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Harwich and Dovercourt High School located?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a secondary school in Harwich, Essex (CO12 3TG).
How many pupils attend Harwich and Dovercourt High School?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School has around 1,091 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Harwich and Dovercourt High School with other schools?
View Harwich and Dovercourt High 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 Essex.