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Harwich and Dovercourt High School |
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| www.hdhs.org.uk |
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Hall Lane, Harwich, CO12 3TG 
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Introduction |
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Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a secondary academies school situated at Hall Lane, , Harwich, CO12 3TG and
has no religious affiliation.
With the positive inspection outcome from Ofsted, it is clear that Harwich and Dovercourt High School has effectively managed the school through strong leadership and sound management practices, prioritizing safety at every level. This effective governance creates a nurturing environment where students receive substantial knowledge and support. The good quality of teaching offered enables students to thrive and work towards achieving their life goals, demonstrating the school’s commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal development.
The school caters to students aged 11 - 18, with a boys-to-girls ratio of 544:547, and a total enrollment of 1091 pupils. The school admissions policy is . For school details such as the vision, aims & ethos, and the prospectus for entry, please refer to their website at www.hdhs.org.ukor contact Essex Local Authority. |
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| School Type: Academies |
Age Group: 11 - 18 |
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| Total Pupils: 1091 |
Boys : 544 |
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| School Capacity : 1300 |
Girls : 547 |
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| Census Date: 16-01-2025 |
School Gender: Mixed | |||||||||||
| EAL: 3.9% |
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| FSM: 40.20% |
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| SEN: 21.6% (EHC: 3.1%, Support: 18.5%) |
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| Phase Of Education: Secondary to Secondary(Sixth Form) |
Admissions Policy: |
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| Location: Hall Lane, , Harwich, CO12 3TG |
Local Authority: Essex |
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| Unique Reference Number: 145061 |
Religious: None |
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| Last Place Offered Criteria: Furthest distance under the lowest criterion offered. Curious about the 2023 admissions area? Our 'Last-Distance-Offerd Map' realizes the possibility boundary based on information of distance of last child offerd. Of course, the school can provide you with more detailed information. Please contact the school directly for details. |
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Ofsted |
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| Inspection Outcome: Good |
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Ofsted "Good" refers to a rating given by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) in the UK that indicates a school meets high standards of performance. This rating suggests that:
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While not as high as "Outstanding," a "Good" rating reflects that the school is performing well and providing a strong education for its students. For further details, please refer to the complete Ofsted inspection report. https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/145061 Inspection Dates : 29-09-2021
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Quality of Education • Good
Behaviour & Attitudes • Good Personal Development • Good Leadership & Management • Good Sixth Form Provision • Good
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Ofsted New FrameworkInspection date: 06-01-2026
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Inclusion • Needs attention
Curriculum & Teaching • Needs attention Achievement • Urgent improvement Attendance & Behaviour • Needs attention Personal Dev & Wellbeing • Needs attention Leadership & Governance • Needs attention Safeguarding • Met | |||
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Higher Education: 2022 KS5 Graduate Cohort Analysis:14.29% (6 of 42) Students studying towards Higher EducationStudents studying towards first degrees and level 4 or 5 technical qualifications at universities and other higher education institutions in the UK, alternative providers and further education colleges in England.
2.38% (1 of 42) Students studying towards Further EducationStudents studying courses at level 3 (A level equivalent) or below in further education colleges or higher education institutions. Does not include school sixth forms or sixth-form colleges.
33.33% (14 of 42) Students staying in employment for at least two terms after 16 to 18 studyStudents who have been in a sustained employment destination from October to March of the following year. This includes students who sustained the two terms through a combination of education and employment.
26.19% (11 of 42) Students not staying in education or employmentStudents not staying in education or employment. Students either had some education or employment participation in the destination year but it was not sustained from October to March or the students had no participation at all and were known to have claimed out-of-work benefits in the destination year.
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KS4 Subject RankingEach subject compared across all schools (GCSE results, 15+ students per subject). National Rank 1 = best in the country for that subject (by % 9-8, then % 7, 6, 5+4, 3+2+1). LA Rank = rank within the same Local Authority. Click a National Rank number to view the full top-300 ranking.
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Further Education: 2022 KS4 Student Destinations Analysis:??% (?? of 202) Students studying towards school sixth formStudents in sustained education at a state-funded school sixth form.
??% (?? of 202) Students studying towards sixth form collegeStudents in sustained education at a sixth form college.
??% (?? of 202) Students staying towards further educationStudents who sustained education at a further education sector college or other FE provider. Includes pupils studying further education in a higher education institution. School sixth forms and sixth-form colleges are shown separately.
??% (?? of 202) Students staying towards other education destinationStudents who in other sustained education destinations. Includes pupils in higher education institutions, special schools, special post-16 institutions, alternative provision or pupil referral units, independent schools or colleges, or pupils only meeting the October to March participation criteria through a combination of more than one type of education provider.
??% (?? of 202) Students in employmentPupils who did not stay in education or apprenticeships for 2 full terms but were in employment for at least 2 terms. Pupils with a combination of education and employment making up 2 terms are also included
??% (?? of 202) Students not staying in education or employmentPupils not staying in education or employment. Pupils either had some education or employment participation in the destination year but it was not sustained from October to March or the pupils had no participation at all and were known to be NEET at some time in the destination year.
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Academy Summary |
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GCSE Result - AverageWith average GCSE results typically sees a balanced range of grades, with many students achieving scores around the national average (generally 4 or upper). This performance reflects Harwich and Dovercourt High School consistent teaching and adequate support, though there may be room for improvement. The school aims to enhance student engagement and outcomes, preparing learners for their next steps in education or careers.Higher Education Admissions Rate - under 30%A higher education admissions rate of less than 30% indicates that fewer students are successfully gaining acceptance into higher education institutions. This situation may suggest several factors, such as limited college preparation resources, challenges in academic performance, or a lack of guidance in the application process. While this rate can be concerning, it also presents an opportunity for the school to identify areas for improvement. By enhancing support systems, academic programs, and college readiness initiatives, the school can work towards increasing the admissions rate and better preparing students for post-secondary education. |
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