Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
URN: 114843 • Harwich CO12 3NP
Overview
- Name
- Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 114843
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Anderson (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01255245440
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barrack Lane, Harwich CO12 3NP
Summary
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is a mixed community primary school located in Harwich, Essex, accommodating 215 pupils out of a capacity of 270. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, emphasising honesty, community involvement, perseverance, shared expectations, and nurturing relationships among students and staff. These values guide the school's approach to education, fostering a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a commitment to high academic standards and personal development. Harwich Community Primary actively engages with the local community, encouraging collaboration and knowledge exchange to enhance both the school and its surroundings.
With a notable 49.10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is dedicated to providing support and resources to ensure all children have equal opportunities to succeed. Parents can find further information and updates on the school's website, including news, events, and resources for supporting their children's education.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a commitment to high academic standards and personal development. Harwich Community Primary actively engages with the local community, encouraging collaboration and knowledge exchange to enhance both the school and its surroundings.
With a notable 49.10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is dedicated to providing support and resources to ensure all children have equal opportunities to succeed. Parents can find further information and updates on the school's website, including news, events, and resources for supporting their children's education.
Useful links
- Newsletter- Friday 3rd October 2025 (download)
- Newsletter- Friday 10th October 2025 (download)
- Math Ninjas (other)
- Blogging (other)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
- Parent View (other)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
- Class Dojo (other)
- Facebook (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 215 | 91 | 124 | 270 | 49.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 227 | 98 | 129 | 270 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 103 | 126 | 270 | 51.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 103 | 126 | 270 | 51.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 227 | 101 | 126 | 270 | 51.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 239 | 108 | 131 | 270 | 37.10 |
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