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Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Barrack Lane, Harwich, CO12 3NS, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.5 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
215
Capacity
270
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 97% nationally. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at 7%. Parent satisfaction appears positive, but the school’s LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges compared to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
White Other2.3%
Black African1.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.93905, 1.28810 · CO12 3NS
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114843
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery scores 10.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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