Schools in Harwich
8 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich and Dovercourt High School Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Mayflower Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.