Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Harwich, Essex, with a current enrolment of 1,091 students and a capacity of 1,300. The school promotes a culture of preparedness, encouraging students to be "Prepared to Achieve," "Prepared to Belong," "Prepared to Connect," and "Prepared to Develop." This ethos is supported by a clear Attitude to Learning (AtL) framework, which assesses student engagement and behaviour five times a year.

The school's Behaviour for Learning Policy emphasizes restorative practices and provides students with multiple opportunities to meet behaviour expectations. Sanctions are clearly outlined and escalate if expectations are not met, ensuring a structured approach to discipline that involves communication with both students and parents.

As a reading school, Harwich and Dovercourt High School places significant importance on literacy, fostering a strong reading culture through dedicated spaces and regular activities. This commitment to reading is seen as essential for both academic success and personal growth, encouraging students to engage with literature as a lifelong habit.