Schools in Harwich
Harwich has 8 schools: 7 primary and 1 secondary or all-through. 86% of the 7 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Harwich and Dovercourt High School has the highest Attainment 8 score (34.1 in 2026). Among primary schools, All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (67% in 2025).
- 8 schools
- 1 secondary
- 7 primary
Secondary Schools in Harwich
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harwich and Dovercourt High School | Urgent improvement | 34.1 (2026) | -0.67 (2024) | 1,075 |
Primary Schools in Harwich
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt | Good | 67% (2025) | 194 |
| 2 | Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery | Good | 64% (2025) | 445 |
| 3 | All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley | Good | 58% (2025) | 100 |
| 4 | The Mayflower Primary School | Good | 48% (2025) | 356 |
| 5 | Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery | Good | 31% (2025) | 222 |
| 6 | Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery | Good | – | 354 |
| 7 | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey | – | – | 130 |