Harwich and Dovercourt High School vs Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Harwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,075 students
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Harwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
| Measure | Harwich and Dovercourt High School Harwich, East of England | Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Harwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #436 of 460 | #1694 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3662 of 4,090 | #14113 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,075 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,075 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 42.5% | 42.8% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.hdhs.org.uk | www.harwich-pri.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (18.3 vs 19.2).
- •Harwich and Dovercourt High School is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 222.
- •Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a academy school while Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Harwich and Dovercourt High School better than Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harwich and Dovercourt High School and Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Harwich and Harwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School: 1,075. Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwich and Dovercourt High School and Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is 436th of 460 and Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is 1694th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).