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Anglo European School

State school · Ingatestone, CM4 0DJ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,487 pupils
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Really dedicated teachers go beyond the call of duty to extend and provide a broad education. Parents and pupils aware that the school is accommodating all their various needs - ‘my child was hospitalised for a while, so the school sent her work and gave her extra support when she returned’, ‘my child needed to change her courses completely and the school allowed that’. If you can look beyond some of the older buildings, you will find a kind environment, caring teachers and an education in how to be an independent, internationally minded adult.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,487 ·
Sixth form numbers
302 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Essex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Headteacher

Mrs Jody Gee

Since 2015, Jody Gee BA PGCE NPQH. Previously deputy head for nine years. Still active in the classroom as an English teacher. Internationalist principles and inclusion, along with the belief that all students can be successful at learning languages


Entrance

Priority to pupils who live in Ingatestone, Mountnessing and Margaretting or who are in year 6 of one of the four feeder primary schools (Ingatestone and Fryerning Junior School, Margaretting and Roxwell Primary Schools or Mountnessing Primary

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 64 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior School 14 %
Unknown 9 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Writtle Junior School 3 %
Ivy Chimneys Primary School 2 %
Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2 %
Mountnessing Church of England Primary School 2 %
Epping Primary School 2 %
Westlands Community Primary School 1 %
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Exit

Around half leave after GCSEs for local colleges and other sixth forms (more vocational courses, agricultural colleges and to attend courses not available at AES). Eighty per cent of sixth formers to university, 30 per cent of them to Russell Group.

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
80%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.


Latest results

In 2024, 31 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 81 per cent 9-4 in maths and English. At A level, 17 per cent at A*/A (44 per cent A*-B). IB average of 35.

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
82%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.58
LA avg.
33.44
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.


Teaching & learning

The first state school to take up the IB in 1977 when Essex saw itself as ‘a European facing county’ and was keen to build up European links and develop language teaching; now one of only 40 IB state schools. By the 1990s this European ethos had

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • IB
  • VRQ
91
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

Learning support overseen by SENCo and six teaching assistants (no special needs teacher and interestingly only two per cent on the SEN register). EAL very much part of the school teaching since this applies to nearly half the pupils, and these are

0.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.6 %
Students with SEN support

Arts & extracurricular

Sixth formers who are encouraged to take leadership roles initiate activities and organise clubs (anime, signing, coding, art history, sports). Elite Performer Programme supports a handful of students who are exceptional in their chosen activities


Sport

Plenty of playing fields, and two gyms. Rugby, football, cricket, tennis, netball, rounders etc, with fixtures against other Essex schools. Inside - trampoline, weights, table tennis, dance, self-defence. Swimming at local centre (school pool out of


Ethos & heritage

Set on the outskirts of a pretty village surrounded by fields and bordered by the A12. Established in 1973, it still feels very much like a 1970s school - same dark wood floors, metal framed windows, two portacabins, low ceilinged dining hall. Newer


Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline

Student services office very central, open and well used - ‘it is where we go if we have lost property, need help, want to see a counsellor or are worried about anything’. Mental well-being including ‘social anxiety’ awareness, and pupils spoke about


Mobile phone policy

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Mobile phones must not be seen, used or heard in our mobile phone-free zones. These zones will be clearly marked with signage. These rules apply to all smart technologies with the same functionality as mobile phones, including headphones, Air Pods etc. If a device is seen, heard or used, it will be confiscated. It will be kept in the school safe until it is collected by a parent. This collection can be arranged by appointment during school opening hours and not beyond this. Confiscated mobile phones will not be returned to students. Confiscation of a mobile phone will be met with a sanction in accordance with our behaviour ladder and detention structure. Repeated confiscation will result in a parental meeting and a requirement to hand the mobile phone in for supervision during the school day. Sixth Form students may only use their mobile phones in designated spaces and they must not use their phones in the mobile phone-free zones. The confiscation rules apply equally to Sixth Form students.
Schools have legal duties to support students with medical conditions and we will take reasonable steps to avoid disadvantage to a disabled student caused by the school’s policies or practices on mobile phones. We will assess each case for adjustments or adaptations on its own merits. Staff will receive information on any student who is exempt from the mobile phone policy on medical grounds.

Updated Oct 2024

Pupils & parents

Nearly half of students currently EAL, from 35 different nationalities; comprehensive intake, covering the whole of Essex, Suffolk and Herts and also from London boroughs of Hackney, Islington, Newham and Redbridge (30 minute train journey from

1,487
Number of pupils

Money matters

Some fundraising by Anglo European School Association and money raised by students for charity and the school’s benefit. Otherwise, all parents frustrated by the need for more state funding for basic needs.


The last word

Really dedicated teachers go beyond the call of duty to extend and provide a broad education. Parents and pupils aware that the school is accommodating all their various needs - ‘my child was hospitalised for a while, so the school sent her work and


Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Address

Willow Green
Ingatestone
Essex
CM4 0DJ
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School data & information Anglo European School Willow Green, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0DJ
1,487 Pupil numbers
718/769 Pupil numbers boy/girls split
302 Sixth form numbers
7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
58 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
91 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Mobile phones must not be seen, used or heard in our mobile phone-free zones. These zones will be clearly marked with signage. These rules apply to all smart technologies with the same functionality as mobile phones, including headphones, Air Pods etc. If a device is seen, heard or used, it will be confiscated. It will be kept in the school safe until it is collected by a parent. This collection can be arranged by appointment during school opening hours and not beyond this. Confiscated mobile phones will not be returned to students. Confiscation of a mobile phone will be met with a sanction in accordance with our behaviour ladder and detention structure. Repeated confiscation will result in a parental meeting and a requirement to hand the mobile phone in for supervision during the school day. Sixth Form students may only use their mobile phones in designated spaces and they must not use their phones in the mobile phone-free zones. The confiscation rules apply equally to Sixth Form students.
Schools have legal duties to support students with medical conditions and we will take reasonable steps to avoid disadvantage to a disabled student caused by the school’s policies or practices on mobile phones. We will assess each case for adjustments or adaptations on its own merits. Staff will receive information on any student who is exempt from the mobile phone policy on medical grounds.

Updated Oct 2024
Our review contains additional results data reported to us by Anglo European School and is updated annually. See the review

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
82%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
56.00
LA avg.
44.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.08 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 148 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Russian GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 9
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 6
Japanese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Italian GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 7
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 225 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
9%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.58
LA avg.
33.44
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 20 C
Sociology GCE A level 32 B
Psychology GCE A level 48 B
Physics GCE A level 11 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 10 C
Mathematics GCE A level 35 B
History GCE A level 24 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 15 B
German GCE A level 8 B
Geography GCE A level 17 B
English Literature GCE A level 12 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 12 B
Economics GCE A level 28 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 11 A
Chemistry GCE A level 29 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 30 B
Biology GCE A level 37 C
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 6 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 B
Chemistry GCE AS level 2 D
Biology GCE AS level 2 D

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Anglo European School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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