Harwich and Dovercourt High School vs The Mayflower Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 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
The Mayflower Primary School
Harwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
356 students
| Measure | Harwich and Dovercourt High School Harwich, East of England | The Mayflower Primary School Harwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #436 of 460 | #1450 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3662 of 4,090 | #12051 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,075 | 356 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,075 | 356 |
| Free school meals | 42.5% | 44.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.mayflower-pri.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Mayflower Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.9 vs 18.3).
- •Harwich and Dovercourt High School is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 356.
- •Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a academy school while The Mayflower Primary School 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 The Mayflower Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Mayflower Primary School ranks higher (30.9 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 Harwich and Dovercourt High School and The Mayflower Primary School?
About 1.0 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. The Mayflower Primary School: 356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwich and Dovercourt High School and The Mayflower Primary School rank in East of England?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is 436th of 460 and The Mayflower Primary School is 1450th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).