Harbour Primary and Nursery School
URN: 114441 • Newhaven BN9 9LX
Overview
- Name
- Harbour Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 114441
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lyn White (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273514532
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Hill, Newhaven BN9 9LX
Summary
Harbour Primary and Nursery School is a community school located in Newhaven, East Sussex, catering to a mixed-gender population of 460 pupils, with a capacity for 480. The school prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to feel valued and inspired to achieve their best. The ethos is built around core values of kindness, honesty, respect, resilience, and curiosity, fostering a strong sense of community among students, staff, and parents.
The curriculum at Harbour focuses on nurturing a love for learning, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic achievement, aiming to equip children with the skills needed to navigate life's challenges. The 'Ready, Respectful, Safe' ethos underpins the school's approach to building responsible and articulate individuals.
Harbour Primary actively involves parents in their children's education and promotes a collaborative atmosphere. The school is committed to safeguarding and supporting the welfare of all students, ensuring a safe and secure environment for learning and growth. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or arrange a visit to experience the community firsthand.
The curriculum at Harbour focuses on nurturing a love for learning, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic achievement, aiming to equip children with the skills needed to navigate life's challenges. The 'Ready, Respectful, Safe' ethos underpins the school's approach to building responsible and articulate individuals.
Harbour Primary actively involves parents in their children's education and promotes a collaborative atmosphere. The school is committed to safeguarding and supporting the welfare of all students, ensuring a safe and secure environment for learning and growth. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or arrange a visit to experience the community firsthand.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- A message from our SENCo (sen)
- Special Educational Needs Outcomes (sen)
- Absence Reporting and Attendance (sen)
- SEN and SEMH Team (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- High Cliff Academy (63.5)
- Denton Community Primary School and Nursery (54.1)
- Meeching Valley Primary School (50.2)
- Breakwater Academy (49.4)
- Southdown Junior School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 460
- Boys
- 248
- Girls
- 212
- FSM %
- 37.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 460 | 248 | 212 | 480 | 37.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 467 | 249 | 218 | 480 | 37.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 498 | 263 | 235 | 480 | 35.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 498 | 263 | 235 | 480 | 35.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 494 | 267 | 227 | 480 | 32.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 492 | 272 | 220 | 480 | 22.20 |
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