Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Academy sponsor led
Harwich, CO12 3TG
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 12% in England
5 of 6 in Tendring
Pupils
1,075
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
10.8%
2024/25
A level average
D
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 36.2 | 39.3 | 37.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21% | 34% | 28% | |
| Average English grade | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 14% | 26% | 24% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.68 | -0.67 | — |
44% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Felixstowe School · 4.2 mi · Good · Bottom 12% in England
- Holbrook Academy · 6.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 24% in England
- Lift Tendring · 6.0 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- Ipswich Academy · 7.7 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 10% in England
- Manningtree High School · 8.9 mi · Not judged · Top 35% in England
- Copleston High School · 9.1 mi · No rating · Top 33% in England
The neighbourhood
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is in Harwich Parkeston (typical home £222,000, crime high).
What is Harwich and Dovercourt High School's Ofsted rating?
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Harwich and Dovercourt High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Harwich and Dovercourt High School is in the bottom 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.