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Harwich and Dovercourt High School
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Harwich and Dovercourt High School
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- Harwich CO12 3TG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum changes are making a difference to pupils’ learning. Leaders know there is more work to do.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect differences. Bullying is quickly sorted by staff.
Qualifications and Training: Staff at all levels access suitable professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers ensure strong curriculum planning and use in-class checks effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasionally, plans for older pupils are less rigorous. Some teachers do not make appropriate adaptions for SEND pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions on their child's school.
Communication: Leaders accurately identify and review needs. Clear support for pupils to pick the right course.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents expressed positive views in Ofsted's online questionnaire.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts quickly and ensure bullying does not happen often again.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Recent curriculum changes are improving learning. More work required for older pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School is a safe place and bullying is sorted out quickly by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has a strong safeguarding culture and staff are vigilant in spotting risks.
Extracurricular Offerings: A well-developed program of lessons and various trips, like the Year 7 London trip.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: CASA supports pupils to stay in lessons and improve behavior.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers curriculum with clear, independent advice from Year 8 to sixth form.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are given clear support to pick the right course, including their own sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders accurately identify needs, but some teachers need more training for effective support.
Subjects Offered: Pupils access a wide range of vocational and academic subjects with increased interest in modern foreign languages.
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About Us
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1101 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 21% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
66.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | - | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 21% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% | 31.55% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 46.08% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 25.59% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 11.07% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 15.95% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.88 | 2.86 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 92.33% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 160 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 86.27% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 32.95% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 29.94% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 8.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.34% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.48% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.69% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 35.22% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 49.51% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 1% | 25.63% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 13.44% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 17.99% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.05 | 3.09 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 92.22% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 226 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 88.33% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 35.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 32.18% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 7.45% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 13.59% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.59% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.23% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 2 | 30.29% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 2 | 46.61% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 26.61% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 11.7% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 3 | 17.67% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.11 | 2.97 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.15% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.15% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.48% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.04% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.23% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.98% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 31.76% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 48.21% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 24.5% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 11.69% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 16.7% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.07 | 3.07 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.42% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.12% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.61% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.39% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.1% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.32% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.51% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.99% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.43% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.91% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.28% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.8% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.51% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.47% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 177 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.32% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.92% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.61% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.29% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.6% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.96% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.96 | 30.27 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.42 | 29.45 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 10.62% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 26 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 12% | 52.72% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 25.34% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 38% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.94 | 32.48 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.51 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.97% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 19 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 21% | 54.93% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 22.96% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 42% | 11.11% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 28.53 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.48% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 210 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | - | 50.44% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10.02% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.19 | 28.93 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.8% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 39.8% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.62% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.76% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.52 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.13% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 46.42% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.26% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1