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Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Full Ofsted Report Good 1,101 pupils Mixed Secondary Essex www.hdhs.org.uk Google Map Street View Last updated: Jul 2025

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a secondary located in Essex, CO12 3TG. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,101 pupils on roll.

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.

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School Information

Phase of Education: Secondary

School Type: Academy sponsor led

Gender: Mixed

Ages Taught: 11 to 18

Boarding: N/A

Nursery Provision: Not applicable

Sixth Form: Has a sixth form

Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town

Religious Diocese: N/A

Local Authority: Essex

Enrollment & Capacity

School Capacity: 1300

Number of Pupils: 1101

Number of Boys: 517

Number of Girls: 584

Special Classes Code: 0

Percentage on Free School Meals: 36.5

Last Changed Date: 2025-05-06

Inspection Report Summary

About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.

Overall Effectiveness: Good

Category of Concern: N/A

Quality of Education: Good

Behaviour & Attitudes: Good

Personal Development: Good

Leadership & Management: Good

Early Years Provision: Not Rated

Sixth Form Provision: Good

Safeguarding Effective: Yes

Inspection Date: 2021-11-10

Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website

Contact

Headteacher: Finch

Phone: 01255245460

Website: www.hdhs.org.uk

Location: Hall Lane

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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.

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      Frequently Asked Questions about Harwich and Dovercourt High School

      What is the Ofsted rating of Harwich and Dovercourt High School?

      Harwich and Dovercourt High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.

      What ages does Harwich and Dovercourt High School admit?

      Harwich and Dovercourt High School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.

      Is Harwich and Dovercourt High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?

      Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a mixed school.

      What type of school is Harwich and Dovercourt High School?

      Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.

      What is the crime rate near Harwich and Dovercourt High School?

      You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Harwich and Dovercourt High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.

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