Hockerill Anglo-European College vs Wixams Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 50 km 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
Wixams Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
903 students
| Measure | Hockerill Anglo-European College Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Wixams Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 460 | #205 of 460 |
| National rank | #141 of 4,090 | #1655 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 903 | 903 |
| Pupils on roll | 903 | 903 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 124% | 51.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.7 | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 72.5% | 52.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.3% | 73.8% |
| EBacc average points | 6.10 | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.1 |
| town | Bishop's Stortford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hockerill.com | www.wixamsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hockerill Anglo-European College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.1 vs 56.4).
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 Wixams Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hockerill Anglo-European College ranks higher (94.1 vs 56.4 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 Wixams Academy?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hockerill Anglo-European College: 903. Wixams Academy: 903. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hockerill Anglo-European College and Wixams Academy rank in East of England?
Hockerill Anglo-European College is 21st of 460 and Wixams Academy is 205th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).