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The Top Ranked Comprehensive School (UK) The Sunday Times Guide 2018 Prospectus Prospectus 1 Welcome We would like to extend a warm Our mission statement reflects the same ideals as the IB’s welcome to all of you and thank you for mission statement. Our Guiding Principles (high aspirations, considering Hockerill Anglo-European strong community, progressive curriculum, traditional values, College. international outlook) and the IB learner profile provide a powerful framework for the College. The intention is to marry At Hockerill, our aim is to provide a well-rounded education a rigorous academic programme with excellent teaching to Among the best which equips our students for the challenges of life ahead. instill a lifelong love of learning in all our students. Our goal is to nurture students to have particularly well secondary schools in developed inter-personal skills – people who are good with We wish to encourage applications from students who the world... people. We firmly believe a Hockerill education will prepare will contribute to and benefit from the College’s unusually students for the futures they will face in an ever more strong international dimension, its status as one of the competitive work market. country’s elite Language and Music Colleges, and its role as Secretary of State an International Baccalaureate Diploma World School. Our Our students’ ambitions and aspirations are nurtured and unique blend of local and international day and boarding for Education their pastoral welfare and personal development is at the students enhances an already strong community and that is core of all we do. They follow a curriculum that is exciting, one of the key reasons parents choose Hockerill. engaging and tailored to the needs of each individual; a curriculum that allows all students to leave with In entrusting the care and education of your children to outstanding qualifications and the confidence and skills us, you will be giving them the opportunity to make their required to pursue further study at university in the UK or own unique contribution to our community and, in turn, to abroad. Students at Hockerill also develop a keen sense of draw on all that we offer to prepare them for their journey their responsibility in shaping a better future for themselves through life. and the local, national and international community. This prospectus gives an overview of what makes Hockerill We are committed to the International Baccalaureate such a dynamic and special place. We hope you find this Middle Years and Diploma programmes as we believe they guide informative and encourage you to visit the College to provide the academic challenge that encourages students witness for yourself the magic of Hockerill. to embrace and understand the connections between traditional subjects and the real world, whilst becoming Sarah Pearson & Alasdair Mackenzie critical and reflective thinkers. Joint Acting Principals Mission Statement Developing enquiring, knowledgeable, responsible, global citizens through academic excellence. 2 Hockerill Anglo-European College High aspirations It is particularly wonderful that the school’s atmosphere makes it okay to be good at things. Excellence is valued not only by staff, but also by students. Hockerill parent Prospectus 3 High aspirations Hockerill offers a truly distinct setting for a world- next stage of their education and careers. The Our expectation is that students who class education. We have an emphasis on learning two languages to GCSE attend Hockerill will undertake a seven- level not only broadens their outlook and year programme of study concluding with outstanding reputation for widens their cultural experience, it develops the International Baccaulareate Diploma. academic excellence and are employability skills for the future. Students completing this broad and balanced one of the most oversubscribed qualification progress onto world class schools in the UK. Hockerill has impressive academic credentials institutions both in this country and abroad. and has been consistently ranked as one of At Hockerill we strive for all our students the leading schools in the UK. In 2018-19 At Hockerill we provide a robust careers to reach their full potential and have 90% of students achieved 5 GCSEs at 9-4 programme in line with the Gatsby ambitious aspirations. Academic achievement (A*-C) including English and Maths. In 2019 Benchmarks thus ensuring guidance is is important; however, by following an IB 63% of IB Diploma grades were achieved at personalised. 74% of those going on to UK Education, Hockerill students are prepared the equivalent of A*/A at A Level. However, universities from the 2019 IB Diploma cohort as global citizens of the future. This is our success should not just be measured are attending Russell Group institutions, essential in an increasingly competitive and against UK students. 20% of our 2019 whilst 88% are progressing to top third UK complex world. At Hockerill we provide an IB diploma students gained 40 points or universities, 6% to Oxbridge. Many students exceptionally well-rounded values based over, an accomplishment for less than ten have chosen to study abroad or complete part education that equips our learners with percent of IB students globally. Hockerill of their degree in a global partner university. the skills, aptitudes and qualifications consistently outperforms other local, national that are recognised throughout the world. and international schools. This year our IB Our high aspirations ensure that our students Communication is at the core of the Diploma students achieved an outstanding gain the skills, qualifications and attitudes curriculum and this allows Hockerill students average score of 36 points, six points above that will allow them to make a positive to move seamlessly and successfully to the the global average. contribution on the world stage. 4 Hockerill Anglo-European College Strong community An exciting and dynamic place to learn and grow up. The Good Schools Guide Hockerill is a unique and The Vine Cup is awarded annually to the valuable organisational tasks which support exciting place at which to learn. Equipe amassing the most points, competition the smooth running of the College. Within becomes increasingly intense throughout the three weeks of joining, a Year 7 student Students, staff, parents and visitors often year. Equipes compete in sports, drama, music, could be selected to the position of Captain comment that Hockerill feels different to other dance, debating and a weekly quiz with every within their form group, a post which is highly schools. The community encompasses local, member of our community participating in regarded across the College. regional and international students and staff. these events. This cosmopolitan mix, in a relatively small Our Form Tutors ensure that students are school has created a unique and exciting Our well planned and thorough transition supported emotionally, academically and with community which makes Hockerill such a programme, including a primary visit and a their personal organisation. Boarders will also special place to learn, live and work. transfer day ensure that new students feel be assigned a House Tutor who will support welcome, are not anxious and are able to their tutees thus ensuring the transition into On entering Hockerill your child will join a year thrive as soon as they arrive at Hockerill. boarding is seamless. group supported by an experienced Head of Year. A vertical house system exists alongside Hockerill provides students with opportunities We truly believe that the Hockerill community the year group structure. Our students are to develop and demonstrate leadership ensures that every one of our students are able divided into four Equipe groups: Brunel, Da qualities. Students can apply for positions of to achieve their potential, most importantly Vinci, Goethe and Pascal, where they will responsibility where they can contribute to in a caring, safe and nurturing environment remain throughout their Hockerill career. key decision-making committees or undertake where every child is valued and respected. College Prospectus 5 Strong community 6 Hockerill Anglo-European College Progressive curriculum In Years 7 to 9 students study the Middle Years Programme (MYP) designed by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). The MYP is a globally renowned curriculum which encourages students to become active, compassionate lifelong learners. The MYP is structured to include: • rigorous learning objectives • a student-centred approach to teaching • international perspectives • development of the whole child • sustained teaching and learning in more than one language • a focus on learning through inquiry • the development of flexible thinking that prepares students to evaluate information critically and apply knowledge in complex, unfamiliar situations. At Hockerill our students are taught through an inquiry-based approach to learning which is student-centered. This pedagogy develops the flexible thinking skills that allows our students to apply their skills and knowledge in complex and unfamiliar situations. The MYP’s focus on independent learning makes it ideal preparation for GCSEs and later the IB Diploma Programme (DP). This is demonstrated by the exceptional academic results our students achieve on an annual basis. We are very proud of our students commitment to developing their community, nowhere is this more apparent than through the unique s ervice element of the MYP. We