All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt, Harwich

In its own words: "Any support for any event how big or small are always appreciated - please get in touch with Vicky Watson or Sarah Coombs if you are able to volunteer any of your time."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to our school community. We are a one-form entry Church of England primary school, proud to offer a nurturing, inclusive and caring environment where every child is known, valued and supported. We believe that every child is unique, with their own talents, interests and potential, and we are committed to helping each one flourish."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (69% in reading, 77% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt are Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery (0.1 miles); Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 80% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, 88% reading, 65% maths); and The Mayflower Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 60% maths).

All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 8.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Black (5%).

In 2026, 27 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 5 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Harwich International Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dovercourt Church (outside), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 178 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt issued 4 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.