The Mayflower Primary School
Harwich, CO12 4AJ · Essex · primary school
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260th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.6/10 against 1,469 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 41% | 0.66 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 26% | 1.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Mayflower Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Rocksteady In-School Band and School Council, while sports links include Colchester United, Essex Cricket, and Harwich and Dovercourt Rugby. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 356 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 48.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific activities do the sports partnerships offer to the wider pupil body? How has the teaching approach evolved since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Mayflower Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe, noting that leaders have maintained an ambitious curriculum despite pandemic disruptions. It highlights effective support for early reading and special educational needs, alongside a strong sense of community valued by parents.
Strengths
- Pupils are friendly, behave well, and feel cared for in a "calm place" where bullying is addressed quickly.
- Early years provision is "carefully planned and sequenced," with children making a good start in phonics and mathematics.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the same curriculum as peers.
- Staff are well trained in safeguarding, and there are "rigorous systems in place to make sure that pupils are kept safe."
- The governing body provides effective challenge and support, sharing a clear vision with staff.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum plans for a few subjects, such as art, are not yet complete, slowing pupils’ progression in knowledge and understanding.
- In some key stage 2 classes, teachers do not consistently follow intended curriculum plans in subjects like mathematics, limiting opportunities for reasoning and problem-solving.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with rigorous systems, well-trained staff, and effective liaison with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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