Schools in Harwich, East of England (2025)
8 schools · 2,876 students · 5 local authority, 3 academy · median Pupils on roll 354.
Harwich, in East of England, has 8 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,876 students. By level there are 7 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 5 local authority, 3 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Harwich's schools is 354, above the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery (50.3, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt (50.1, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), and The Mayflower Primary School (30.9, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Harwich and Dovercourt High School (1,075 students), Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery (445 students), The Mayflower Primary School (356 students).
Ranked schools in Harwich
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 150Chase Lane Primary School and NurseryHarwich · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 250All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, DovercourtHarwich · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 194 students
- 331The Mayflower Primary SchoolHarwich · Local authority Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 356 students
- 428All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great OakleyHarwich · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 521St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, RamseyHarwich · Academy Primary– · 130 students
- 619Harwich Community Primary School and NurseryHarwich · Local authority Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 718Harwich and Dovercourt High SchoolHarwich · Academy Secondary37.6 Attainment 8 · 1,075 students
- 86Spring Meadow Primary School & NurseryHarwich · Academy Primary– · 354 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Harwich · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 50.3 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 2 | All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt Harwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 50.1 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 194 |
| 3 | The Mayflower Primary School Harwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 30.9 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 356 |
| 4 | All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley Harwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 27.9 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 5 | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey Harwich · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 21.0 Lower 50% | – | 130 |
| 6 | Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Harwich · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 19.2 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 7 | Harwich and Dovercourt High School Harwich · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 18.3 Lower 50% | 37.6 Attainment 8 | 1,075 |
| 8 | Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery Harwich · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 6.0 Lower 50% | – | 354 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Harwich side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Harwich?
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery is the highest-ranked school in Harwich with a Success Index (England) of 50.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Harwich?
Harwich has 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,876 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Harwich?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Harwich is 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.