All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 4HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt is a primary school in Harwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 3rd of 5 primary schools in Harwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2024, report published 13 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils are proud to be part of the school's family. They love learning. They show respect for each other and for the adults who look after them. Trusting relationships support pupils to feel safe and happy. The school is highly inclusive. Pupils value and celebrate difference in lessons, in assemblies and in the playground. Pupils show tolerance towards each other, regardless of any differences between them. Pupils are encouraged to aim high. Adults make their expectations consistently clear. Pupils challenge themselves to meet these. Around the school, pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are polite, friendly and helpful. Pupils work hard and 'never give up', demonstrating the school's vision. They have high aspirations for their future lives. Police officer, nurse, teacher and archaeologist are just a few examples of pupils' career goals. Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities to flourish outside the classroom. Trips out, inspiring visitors and virtual visits enhance their learning. Residential trips develop their independence, something that is encouraged right from the youngest children. Pupils from all year groups have a say in the running of the school and make links with the local council to improve the local community. Subject champions, play leaders, librarians and prefects are all excellent role models who take their jobs seriously.
What the school should improve
- Implementation of the intended curriculum in a small number of foundation subjects is not consistent across all classes. This means that pupils are not given sufficient opportunities to practise and secure key skills, concepts and knowledge. The school should continue to provide support and professional development for teachers to gain the expertise they need to ensure the consistent delivery of the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
194 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| The Mayflower Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Sarah Gorton
- Phone
- 01255502389
- Address
- Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 4HT
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115203
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.