Harbour Primary and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Hill Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9LX |
| Phone | 01273514532 |
| Reference Number | 114441 |
Harbour Primary and Nursery School has demonstrated effective measures to uphold the academic standards recognized in its previous inspection. With a strong emphasis on kindness and respect, students engage positively with a broad curriculum that has seen improvements, particularly in phonics, English, and mathematics. The school supports an inclusive environment for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring their involvement in school life and decision-making processes, creating a caring and vibrant atmosphere where all pupils feel safe and valued.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 460 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.91%
Girls: 46.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 23 | 59 |
| 2 | 23 | 37 | 60 |
| 3 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 4 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 5 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| 6 | 39 | 18 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.3% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| African | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 05 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 04 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show eagerness to learn and kindness towards others.
- Staff have high expectations for student achievement.
- Effective support for students with SEND enables them to thrive.
- Curriculum improvements have enhanced literacy and numeracy outcomes.
- Prioritization of reading skills supports student fluency and confidence.
- Robust engagement with parents to improve student attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in checking pupils' understanding can lead to unaddressed learning gaps.
- Some lessons do not effectively deepen or extend pupils' knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 12% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | ||
| Writing | -0.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Breakwater Academy
Valley Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9UT |
0.36 miles |
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High Cliff Academy
Southdown Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9FD |
0.37 miles |
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Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Acacia Road, Denton, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0QJ |
1.01 miles |
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Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8BZ |
1.89 miles |
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Peacehaven Heights Academy
Hoddern Avenue, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 7QY |
2.11 miles |
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Telscombe Cliffs Academy
Telscombe Cliffs Way, Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 7DE |
2.49 miles |
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Seaford Primary School
Wilkinson Way, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2JF |
2.79 miles |
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Cradle Hill Community Primary School
Lexden Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3BA |
3.05 miles |
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Annecy Catholic Primary School
Annecy Catholic Primary School, Sutton Avenue, SEAFORD, East Sussex, BN25 4LF |
3.35 miles |
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Chyngton School
Millberg Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3ST |
3.65 miles |
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Saltdean Primary School
Chiltington Way, Saltdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 8HB |
3.85 miles |
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Firle Church of England Primary School
The Street, Firle, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LF |
4.29 miles |
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7HB |
4.49 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
The Green, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7HA |
4.64 miles |
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Alfriston School
North Road, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5XB |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Seahaven Academy
Haven Way, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9TD |
0.37 miles |
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Peacehaven Community School
Greenwich Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8RB |
1.83 miles |
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Bowden House School
Firle Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2JB |
2.69 miles |
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Seaford Head School
Arundel Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4LX |
3.53 miles |
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Northease Manor School
Rodmell, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3EY |
3.8 miles |
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Cuckmere House School
Eastbourne Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4BA |
3.89 miles |