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Hockerill Anglo-European CollegeDunmow Road, Bishops Stortford, CM23 5HX, UK01279 658451 |
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| School type |
State Boarding & Day School |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Status | State |
| Principal | Alasdair Mackenzie |
| Date Appointed | September 2020 |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Co-ed Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Number of pupils | 920 |
| Residential Boarding: from | £16,497 per annum |
| Average Class Size | 21 |
| Teacher/Pupil ratio | 1:13 |
| Authorised IB Programmes | IBDP, IBMYP |
| Diploma Coordinator | Thea Wilson |
| MYP Coordinator | Alison Lumby |
| Associations | SBSA, BSA, IB |
Inspiring knowledgeable, enquiring and caring global citizens through excellence in education
Hockerill Anglo-European College is a leading co-educational state boarding school located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. Home to some 400 boarders and 500 day students, Hockerill is one of the largest state boarding schools offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate Programme.
Hockerill's commitment to community, opportunity, and aspiration is demonstrated through a strong international outlook, a focus on languages and a thriving co-curricular offering. Students are encouraged to discover their passions and thrive in a supportive environment, confident that when the time comes, they will leave the College as knowledgeable, enquiring and caring global citizens with a desire to dream big and the skills and confidence to make it happen.
Curriculum and outcomes
The Lower College curriculum is based on the IB Middle Years Programme with students following the GCSE programme in Years 10 and 11 before moving on to Sixth Form to pursue the highly regarded IB Diploma Programme offering a wide range of subject choices. In Year 9 students have the chance to study humanities bilingually in French or German.
Students' outcomes are exceptional with results and university destinations comparing favourably to those of top independent schools. Year on year some 75% of those attending UK universities go on to Russell Group destinations. The Sunday Times placed Hockerill fifth of all comprehensives based on academic achievement, in the 2024 guide to the best schools in the country.
College Life
A wide range of trips and exchanges embeds the College's international outlook and extends from language and cultural exchanges in Europe and Asia to skiing and sports tours through to biodiversity studies in Croatia and outreach programmes in Africa.
Outside of the classroom, the College's strong extra-curricular provision offers a diverse range of clubs from choir, to crochet to CCF meaning there is something for everyone.
If you would like to find out more about whether Hockerill is a community where your child could thrive, please do get in touch to arrange a visit.