Hockerill Anglo-European College vs Thorn Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 764 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
Thorn Grove Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Hockerill Anglo-European College Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Thorn Grove Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 460 | #992 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #141 of 4,090 | #8277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 903 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 903 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 124% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 72.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.10 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hockerill.com | www.thorngrove.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hockerill Anglo-European College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.1 vs 48.8).
- •Hockerill Anglo-European College is the larger school with 903 students compared with 223.
- •Hockerill Anglo-European College is a academy school while Thorn Grove Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Thorn Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hockerill Anglo-European College ranks higher (94.1 vs 48.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hockerill Anglo-European College and Thorn Grove Primary School?
About 764 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. Thorn Grove Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hockerill Anglo-European College and Thorn Grove Primary School rank in East of England?
Hockerill Anglo-European College is 21st of 460 and Thorn Grove Primary School is 992nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).