Best 3 Primary schools in Harwich – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt (Primary) in Harwich; Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery (Primary) in Harwich; Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery (Primary) in Harwich — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt, Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery and Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and community school type located around Harwich, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 800, typical FSM 40–45%, range 30–35%–45–50%; all under Essex local authority.

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Attribute	All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt CO12 4HT	Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery CO12 4LB	Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery CO12 3NP
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	Harwich Essex CO12 4HT	Harwich Essex CO12 4LB	Harwich Essex CO12 3NP
Latest Ofsted	2 13 Jun 2024	2 24 Apr 2024	2 13 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	382	270
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Essex (881)	Essex (881)	Essex (881)
Website	www.allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk	www.springmeadow.essex.sch.uk	www.harwich-pri.essex.sch.uk
Telephone	01255502389	01255504528	01255245440
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt

CO12 4HT

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Harwich
Essex
CO12 4HT
Ofsted: 2 13 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01255502389

Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery

CO12 4LB

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Harwich
Essex
CO12 4LB
Ofsted: 2 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.springmeadow.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01255504528

Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery

CO12 3NP

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Harwich
Essex
CO12 3NP
Ofsted: 2 13 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.harwich-pri.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01255245440

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.