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Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Goodgraded 03/10/2023Ages 2–11215 pupilsDoes not apply
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Harwich, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 215 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/10/2023, Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Harwich can view Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 03/10/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence15.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals42.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.2%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-39%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 Harwich
All schools in Harwich →The Mayflower Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miHarwich and Dovercourt High SchoolGood · 1.3 miSpring Meadow Primary School & NurseryGood · 1.3 miAll Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, DovercourtGood · 1.4 miChase Lane Primary School and NurseryGood · 1.9 mi
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