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Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,130 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Sigma Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Clacton County High School, Colne Community School and College, The Thomas Lord Audley School, St Helena School and Philip Morant School and College.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Progress.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Progress is about average. Destinations at 18 are poor.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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