Anglo European School
111%
Capacity
1,488
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About Anglo European School
Anglo European School in Brentwood was rated Good overall by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2024, with two standout areas judged Outstanding: its sixth-form provision and pupils’ personal development. The school’s Progress 8 score of 0.08 is comfortably above the Essex local authority average of -0.18, meaning pupils here make slightly more academic progress than the typical student across the county. That score places the school in the ‘Average’ band nationally, but within Brentwood it ranks third out of six secondaries. The Attainment 8 score sits at 56, and 81.5% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths — a solid benchmark. The school also has a strong EBacc focus, with 67% of pupils entered for the full suite of EBacc subjects, and 52.4% achieving the benchmark at grade 4 or above.
At A-level, the school’s sixth form is a clear strength. The Ofsted inspection rated it Outstanding, and the data backs that up: pupils achieved an average of 32.37 points per entry, equivalent to a C+ grade, with the best three A-levels averaging 33.22 points, also a C+. The value-added score for the sixth form is -0.28, which is below average, but the small cohort of 139 students and the Outstanding Ofsted judgement suggest strong teaching and support. The school’s EBacc progress score of 0.52 is notably high, indicating that pupils taking the full EBacc suite make particularly strong progress. In maths, however, the Progress 8 score is -0.35, which is below the school’s overall average, so families with children who struggle in maths may want to investigate the specific support available.
Anglo European is a large, oversubscribed secondary with 1,488 pupils on roll, well above its official capacity of 1,338. For 2025/26 entry, there were 938 applications for 236 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of nearly 4:1, and 205 first-preference offers were made from 262 first-preference applications. The school offers a wide range of facilities including a theatre, sixth-form centre, astro turf, and science labs, plus sports like rowing, gymnastics, and martial arts. It also provides a broad set of SEND provisions, covering dyslexia, autism, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With a below-average 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively advantaged intake. It suits families who value a strong sixth form, a broad curriculum with a languages and humanities focus, and a school that is clearly popular and in high demand locally.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Willow Green, Ingatestone, Brentwood, CM4 0DJ |
| Headteacher | Jody Gee |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 1,488 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,488 / 1,338 (111% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.08)
1346th of 3,141
Nationally
148th of 350
In East of England
3rd of 6
In Brentwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
36.0
'22/23
33.6
'23/24
32.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2371%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 157 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
34%
Russell Group
38%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)71%
- Employment15%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Not sustained4%
- Further education3%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed236
938
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
262 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British42.9%
- White (other)24.6%
- Mixed15.4%
- Asian7.9%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anglo European School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Willow Green, Ingatestone
Brentwood, CM4 0DJ
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