Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery vs Harwich and Dovercourt High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
Harwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Harwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,075 students
| Measure | Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Harwich, East of England | Harwich and Dovercourt High School Harwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #950 of 1,872 | #436 of 460 |
| National rank | #7913 of 15,697 | #3662 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 445 | 1,075 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 1,075 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 20.0 |
| town | Harwich | Harwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chaselane.essex.sch.uk | www.hdhs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.3 vs 18.3).
- •Harwich and Dovercourt High School is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 445.
- •Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery better than Harwich and Dovercourt High School?
On the Success Index (England), Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (50.3 vs 18.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery and Harwich and Dovercourt High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harwich and Harwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery: 445. Harwich and Dovercourt High School: 1,075. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery and Harwich and Dovercourt High School rank in East of England?
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery is 950th of 1,872 and Harwich and Dovercourt High School is 436th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).