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Harbour Primary and Nursery School
Goodgraded 12/03/2025Ages 2–11460 pupilsDoes not apply
Harbour Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Newhaven, within the East Sussex local authority. The school has around 460 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/03/2025, Harbour Primary and Nursery School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Newhaven can view Harbour Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence24.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS93%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals33.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language10.8%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-29%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Newhaven
All schools in Newhaven →High Cliff AcademyOutstanding · 0.4 miSeahaven AcademyGood · 0.4 miBreakwater AcademyGood · 0.4 miDenton Community Primary School and NurseryGood · 1.0 miMeridian Community Primary School and NurseryGood · 1.9 miPeacehaven Community SchoolGood · 1.8 mi
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