Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
Chase Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 4NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Harwich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 1st of 5 primary schools in Harwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 December 2014, report published 18 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 January 2024
Pupils enjoy attending Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery. They talk enthusiastically and confidently about what they learn and the opportunities they have to contribute to the school's community. Pupils are treated with kindness and respect. They are able to share any worries they have with a trusted adult. Pupils are safe. Pupils behave well during lessons and play well together at social times. At lunchtime, they demonstrate good table manners in the canteen and speak to one another politely. The school is a calm and welcoming environment. There is an expectation that pupils will work hard. The overwhelming majority of pupils rise to this challenge. They achieve well and enjoy learning. Children in the Nursery show curiosity and enjoy activities such as 'What's in the bucket?' Pupils demonstrate a deep sense of pride in the responsibilities they have, such as being members of the school council. They have a sense of achievement through organising fundraising events. It is heartwarming to see how eager pupils are to share their 'proud folders' containing all their best work and achievements. The school provides a range of opportunities for pupils to experience life beyond the local area, including a visit by the older children to the Houses of Parliament.
What the school should improve
- Assessment is not always used consistently well to identify what pupils do not know or understand. As a result, some pupils are not always aware of gaps in their subject knowledge. The school should ensure that its existing assessment policies are implemented effectively and monitored rigorously.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
445 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| The Mayflower Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Rachel Saunders
- Phone
- 01255502416
- Address
- Chase Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 4NB
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115301
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.