Hockerill Anglo-European College vs The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 368 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hockerill Anglo-European College
Bishop's Stortford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
903 students
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Bishop's Stortford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,508 students
| Measure | Hockerill Anglo-European College Bishop's Stortford, East of England | The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #21 of 460 | #25 of 460 |
| National rank | #141 of 4,090 | #168 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 903 | 1,508 |
| Pupils on roll | 903 | 1,508 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 124% | 110.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.7 | 63.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 72.5% | 75.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.3% | 93.5% |
| EBacc average points | 6.10 | 5.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.0 |
| town | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hockerill.com | www.hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (94.1 vs 93.5).
- •The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is the larger school with 1,508 students compared with 903.
- •Hockerill Anglo-European College is co-educational and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hockerill Anglo-European College better than The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hockerill Anglo-European College and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College?
About 368 m in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hockerill Anglo-European College: 903. The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College: 1,508. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hockerill Anglo-European College and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College rank in East of England?
Hockerill Anglo-European College is 21st of 460 and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is 25th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).