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Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Hall Lane, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TG, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.0 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,091
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. While GCSE attainment is in the top 88% nationally, with an Attainment 8 score of 37.6, only 44% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderately positive, with 72% recommending the school, although the percentage of students progressing to university is relatively low at 27%.
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Last inspected: 29 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.6 | Bottom 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 44% | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 21% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 27% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 33 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
84%
School keeps me informed
80%
My child feels safe
76%
My child is happy
76%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
Progress is communicated
76%
My child makes good progress
72%
Behaviour is good
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School has high expectations
72%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.92961, 1.26179 · CO12 3TG
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN145061
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hdhs.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harwich and Dovercourt High School rated by Ofsted?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 September 2021.
Is Harwich and Dovercourt High School a good school?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School scores 14.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Harwich and Dovercourt High School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harwich and Dovercourt High School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Harwich and Dovercourt High School in GCSEs?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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