Hockerill Anglo-European College

Ranked 1st place for Sixth Form results from comprehensive schools in 2020, Hockerill was also the Sunday Times School Guide top ranked comprehensive school in 2018.

Situated on a leafy campus in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, close to Stansted Airport, it is a strong community of some 300 boarders and 500 day students. All of the College's boarding houses are located within its campus. Hockerill offers both day and boarding places with the main intake being at age 11 and age 16. Entry to other year groups is considered and subject to availability.

The College has a particular focus on languages and music with both French/English and German/English bilingual section. It also offers Spanish, Italian, Mandarin and Japanese languages supported by an excellent trips and exchanges programme.

The Lower College curriculum is based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years programme and offers a wide range of subjects and option choices. Alongside this, in years 10 and 11, students study for GCSEs. All Sixth Form students study the IB Diploma. Most students go on to top universities with around 75% of those in the UK being to Russell Group destinations. Students also attend a wide range of international universities.

Hockerill prides itself on the manner in which IB principles inform teaching and learning across the College. It has a high quality boarding provision comparable with many leading independent schools despite being half the price. The College has been praised for its strong extra-curricular provision which includes Sports (Rugby, Hockey, Football, Netball, Cricket and Athletics), Music Ensembles, Bands and Choirs, Debating and Model United Nations, Amnesty and Interact Charity fundraising.