Open Other Secondary Mixed

Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Hall Lane, Harwich, CO12 3TG
Part of: THE SIGMA TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Harwich, CO12 3TG
1,091 Pupils
1,300 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
40.30% FSM %
544 Boys
547 Girls
About Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,091 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,300. Current headteacher: Kate Finch.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Tendring
Parliamentary Constituency Harwich and North Essex
Ward Dovercourt All Saints
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE SIGMA TRUST
Opened 01-06-2017
UKPRN 10064876
URN 145061
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Nicholas Pavitt Chair of Local Governing Body 16/07/2024 31/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kevin Rodger Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2026 01/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simon Essex Local Governor 10/02/2026 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Finch Local Governor 26/02/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Diana Fletcher Local Governor 16/07/2024 16/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Susan Hammond Local Governor 16/07/2024 16/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Scott Holder Local Governor 10/02/2026 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Rebecca McCutcheon Local Governor 10/02/2026 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kevin Rodger Local Governor 01/01/2026 01/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stephen Wyatt Local Governor 16/07/2024 16/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
0.45 km •
Other
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
0.54 km • Harwich
Other
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
0.67 km • Harwich
Other
The Mayflower Primary School
1.02 km • Harwich
Other
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
1.08 km • Harwich
Other
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
2.09 km • Harwich
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Harwich, Essex.
Harwich and Dovercourt High School has 1,091 pupils, with a capacity of 1,300.
Harwich and Dovercourt High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Harwich and Dovercourt High School is Mrs Kate Finch.
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is at Hall Lane, Harwich, CO12 3TG, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Harwich and Dovercourt High School: Has a sixth form.
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Finch
Hall Lane, Harwich, CO12 3TG
01255245460
www.hdhs.org.uk
Location
CO12 3TG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145061
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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