Harwich primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. 17% achieve the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. The Mayflower Primary School, Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery, and All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt are among the top-performing options, 86% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 7 schools serving this historic coastal town, families in Harwich, Dovercourt, and Parkeston have access to welcoming community schools. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #1 | The Mayflower Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #2 | Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #3 | All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.5/10Excellent |
| #4 | Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #7 | Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #5 | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 4.6/10Developing |
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