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Harbour Primary and Nursery School
Church Hill, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9LX, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.9 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
460
Capacity
480
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parental satisfaction at 92%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. It boasts impressive KS2 results, with 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. However, only 12% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (84 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child is happy
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
87%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
White Other5.7%
Mixed Other3.0%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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50.79195, 0.04442 · BN9 9LX
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114441
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.harbourprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harbour Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Harbour Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2016.
Is Harbour Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Harbour Primary and Nursery School scores 75.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Harbour Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 84 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harbour Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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