Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Director of SEND works with primary schools to gather information on students' individual needs

“Other colleagues, including Miss Piper, our Director of SEND, have been working with primary schools to gather information about students’ individual needs.”

Parents can contact a dedicated SEND team if further homework adaptations are needed for their child.

“Parents are encouraged to contact our SEND team if further adaptations are required to ensure their child is supported effectively.”

Pastoral care described as the foundation of every student's journey, nurturing academic, personal, social and emotional development

“At Harwich and Dovercourt High School, our pastoral care is the foundation of every student’s journey through their five years with us. We are proud of the strong, supportive network in place to ensure that each child is nurtured not only academically, but personally, socially and emotionally too.”

Tutors are the first point of contact for any student concerns, with early proactive support

“If a student has any concerns—big or small—their tutor is their first port of call. We believe in early, proactive support and open lines of communication with both students and families.”

School has a range of lunchtime and after-school clubs available to students.

“We have a variety of clubs on offer at HDHS. Please see the below link for the timetable of lunch time and after school clubs.”

School offers a broad range of residential and curriculum-linked trips including overseas visits to Germany, Austria, and France.

“Our residential visits offer immersive experiences that develop independence, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the world.”

School has a Character Curriculum built around named core values Achieve, Belong, Connect, Develop

“We are dedicated to empowering our students to seize the opportunities presented to them each and every day, so they can live the most fulfilling adult lives possible.”

School states it holds high expectations for all students, delivered through established routines.

“We have high expectations and endeavour to provide the very best opportunities for all”

GCSE students progress onto varied post-16 pathways: A-levels leading to university, apprenticeships, and Level 3 vocational courses.

“They have attained some fantastic results, all allowing them to progress into their next stages which for many is A-levels on the route to university while others will start apprenticeships and other Level 3 vocational courses.”

Year 11 students commonly submit two or more applications to Post-16 providers, giving them a range of destination choices

“The significant number of our students in Year 11 have two applications or more into Post-16 providers, ensuring they have a range of opportunities and choices for the next stage of their educational journey.”

School reports strong 2025 GCSE results with several students achieving multiple grade 9s and a Distinction*, praised publicly by the Headteacher.

“Notable high achievers included Raymond Zheng who got 8 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s and a Distinction\* - as well as full marks in the higher maths paper.”