What did School Atlas judge Harwich and Dovercourt High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Harwich and Dovercourt High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Urgent improvement at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Harwich and Dovercourt High School?

Harwich and Dovercourt High School has 1,075 pupils on roll.

What ages does Harwich and Dovercourt High School take?

Harwich and Dovercourt High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Harwich and Dovercourt High School located?

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is located in Harwich, CO12 3TG, Essex.

How do I apply to Harwich and Dovercourt High School?

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Harwich and Dovercourt High School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Harwich and Dovercourt High School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 6.397 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Harwich and Dovercourt High School?

When Harwich and Dovercourt High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with a sibling attending the Academy — Children with a sibling attending the Academy who will still be on roll at the date of admission; 3. Children residing within the Priority Admission Area — Children who reside within the Priority Admission Area, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 224 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance between home and the Academy will be used as a tie breaker with those living closest to the Academy having highest priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Harwich and Dovercourt High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.6% of pupils at Harwich and Dovercourt High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Harwich and Dovercourt High School: Ofsted & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

6.397miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Harwich and Dovercourt High School, year by year →

How places are decided at Harwich and Dovercourt High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children with a sibling attending the Academy — Children with a sibling attending the Academy who will still be on roll at the date of admission.
3Children residing within the Priority Admission Area — Children who reside within the Priority Admission Area.
4Children attending named feeder schools — Children who attend the following schools: All Saints CofE VA Primary School, Harwich; All Saints CofE VA Primary School, Great Oakley; Chase Lane Primary School; Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery; Mayflower Primary School; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School; Spring Meadow Primary School; St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey; Wix and Wrabness Primary School
5Children of staff — Children of staff at Harwich & Dovercourt High School who have been employed for two or more years at the time of the application or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. To qualify under this criterion, the staff member must be a 'direct employee'. This includes any member of staff (teaching or non-teaching) with two years' continuous employment with the Academy. Staff contracted in to provide services to the Academy do not count as 'direct employees'. For the purposes of this criterion, 'children of staff' is taken to include a son, daughter or step-son/daughter, or child who is adopted or fostered or for whom a special guardianship order is in place.
6Any other applicants — Any other applicants.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance between home and the Academy will be used as a tie breaker with those living closest to the Academy having highest priority.

Within each of the above criteria, proximity of the home to the Academy will be taken into consideration, with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Harwich and Dovercourt High School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Harwich and Dovercourt High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Harwich and Dovercourt High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Urgent improvement at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harwich and Dovercourt High School?: Harwich and Dovercourt High School has 1,075 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harwich and Dovercourt High School take?: Harwich and Dovercourt High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Harwich and Dovercourt High School located?: Harwich and Dovercourt High School is located in Harwich, CO12 3TG, Essex.
How do I apply to Harwich and Dovercourt High School?: Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Harwich and Dovercourt High School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Harwich and Dovercourt High School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 6.397 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Harwich and Dovercourt High School?: When Harwich and Dovercourt High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with a sibling attending the Academy — Children with a sibling attending the Academy who will still be on roll at the date of admission; 3. Children residing within the Priority Admission Area — Children who reside within the Priority Admission Area, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 224 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance between home and the Academy will be used as a tie breaker with those living closest to the Academy having highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harwich and Dovercourt High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.6% of pupils at Harwich and Dovercourt High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Good

Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery

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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

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How far did offers reach?

6.397miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Harwich and Dovercourt High School, year by year →

How places are decided at Harwich and Dovercourt High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children with a sibling attending the Academy — Children with a sibling attending the Academy who will still be on roll at the date of admission.
3Children residing within the Priority Admission Area — Children who reside within the Priority Admission Area.
4Children attending named feeder schools — Children who attend the following schools: All Saints CofE VA Primary School, Harwich; All Saints CofE VA Primary School, Great Oakley; Chase Lane Primary School; Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery; Mayflower Primary School; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School; Spring Meadow Primary School; St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey; Wix and Wrabness Primary School
5Children of staff — Children of staff at Harwich & Dovercourt High School who have been employed for two or more years at the time of the application or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. To qualify under this criterion, the staff member must be a 'direct employee'. This includes any member of staff (teaching or non-teaching) with two years' continuous employment with the Academy. Staff contracted in to provide services to the Academy do not count as 'direct employees'. For the purposes of this criterion, 'children of staff' is taken to include a son, daughter or step-son/daughter, or child who is adopted or fostered or for whom a special guardianship order is in place.
6Any other applicants — Any other applicants.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance between home and the Academy will be used as a tie breaker with those living closest to the Academy having highest priority.

Within each of the above criteria, proximity of the home to the Academy will be taken into consideration, with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority.

Harwich and Dovercourt High School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Harwich and Dovercourt High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Harwich and Dovercourt High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Urgent improvement at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harwich and Dovercourt High School?: Harwich and Dovercourt High School has 1,075 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harwich and Dovercourt High School take?: Harwich and Dovercourt High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Harwich and Dovercourt High School located?: Harwich and Dovercourt High School is located in Harwich, CO12 3TG, Essex.
How do I apply to Harwich and Dovercourt High School?: Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Harwich and Dovercourt High School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Harwich and Dovercourt High School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 6.397 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Harwich and Dovercourt High School?: When Harwich and Dovercourt High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with a sibling attending the Academy — Children with a sibling attending the Academy who will still be on roll at the date of admission; 3. Children residing within the Priority Admission Area — Children who reside within the Priority Admission Area, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 224 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance between home and the Academy will be used as a tie breaker with those living closest to the Academy having highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harwich and Dovercourt High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.6% of pupils at Harwich and Dovercourt High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

The Mayflower Primary School

Primary

Good

Wix and Wrabness Primary School

Primary

Good

Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery

Primary

Good

Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery

Primary

St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey

Primary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

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Harwich and Dovercourt High School

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How places are decided at Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School: key facts

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How far did offers reach?

How places are decided at Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School: key facts

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