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Harwich and Dovercourt High School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Hall Lane
 Harwich
 Essex CO12 3TG
Telephone: 01255 245460

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 11-16)
Type: Sponsor-Led Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Established: 2017
History: This school arose from Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Trust: The Sigma Trust
Sponsor: The Sigma Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Simon Essex (since May 2026)
Previous Headteacher: Kate Finch
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 67.38 / 15.27
Non-teaching Staff*: 58.63
Number of pupils: 1091
Pupils Per Teacher: 16.2
Sex: Mixed (50% boys / 50% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 40.30% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 26.2%
Local child deprivation rate: 27.5% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 9.9%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 26.6%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 15.7km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Authority: Essex
Electoral Ward: Dovercourt All Saints
School Number: 8814024

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 6th January 2026 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

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School Performance Table: View record
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