The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (127% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.7
17.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
30.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
93%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Based on 131 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 926
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- HOCKERILL ANGLO-EUROPEAN COLLEGE LTD.
- Head
- Mr Alasdair Mackenzie (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksEducation and boarding inspection summary
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dunmow Road, Hockerill Anglo-European College, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5HX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Hockerill Anglo-European College a selective school?
No. Hockerill Anglo-European College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hockerill Anglo-European College's Ofsted rating?
Hockerill Anglo-European College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hockerill Anglo-European College?
Hockerill Anglo-European College currently has 926 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hockerill Anglo-European College take?
Hockerill Anglo-European College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hockerill Anglo-European College?
Hockerill Anglo-European College is in Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5HX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hockerill Anglo-European College have a sixth form?
Yes, Hockerill Anglo-European College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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