Is Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 378th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 31% of pupils at Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery

Barrack Lane, Harwich, CO12 3NS

Local ranking378th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

270

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 31.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 52.0%
Writing (Expected): 52.0%
Maths (Expected): 48.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 48.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 215
Boys: 103 (46%)
Girls: 119 (54%)
Capacity: 270 (82% full)
SEND: 19.1%
FSM Eligible: 54.0%
EAL: 3.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.2%
SEN Support: 14.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Budget per Pupil: £9,129/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.2%
White Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.3%
Black African: 1.9%
Asian Other: 1.4%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%

86.0%

White British

4.2%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

2.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01255245440

admin@harwich-pri.essex.sch.uk

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Barrack Lane

Harwich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 114843
UKPRN: 10070808
Establishment No.: 2414

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