Admissions
The move to Secondary School can be an anxious time for students and their families. At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we strive to make this transition period as easy as possible.
We look forward to welcoming parents and children in Y5 and Y6 to our open evening on Thursday 3rd October from 17.30-19.30. Mrs Finch, Headteacher will be giving presentations in the Hall at 17.45 & 18.30.
Here is a short video to try to give primary students an insight into what life is like for students at HDHS:
Primary Transition Day
Year 6 students will be invited to join us for a transition visit in the summer term.
You can find more information in the Transition section of this page.
How To Apply
Harwich and Dovercourt High School’s Admissions policies and Prospectuses for the year of entry can be viewed by clicking below.
If your child attends an Essex maintained primary or junior school and is in Year 6, he/she will bring home from school the Secondary Education in Essex booklet in September.
Transition
The following documents provide a summary of useful information for students joining us in Year 7 2024:
Year 7 Parent Welcome Booklet September 2024
Mid-year Applications
For mid -year applications, a Secondary mid-year application form needs to be completed and returned directly to your preferred school(s). A copy of the application form is available here, or can be requested from:
School Planning and Admissions, Essex County Council, P.O. Box 4261, Chelmsford CM1 1GS.
Tel: 0345 603 2200
Alternatively, a form can be downloaded from School Planning and Admissions website: www.essex.gov.uk/admissions.
Full details of the mid year application process are provided in the mid year application form’s accompanying booklet which is available by clicking below.
Free School Meals
To apply for Free School Meals please follow this link: FSM Application Form