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Schools in Hockley and Hawkwell

A town in Essex

  • Town
  • 12 schools and nurseries
  • 2,986 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Hockley and Hawkwell at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Hockley and Hawkwell's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries123 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1181%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths54%Attainment 8 50.5, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary7%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school10%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Hockley and Hawkwell

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Hockley and Hawkwell primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Hockley and Hawkwell

3 mainstream schools in Hockley and Hawkwell, best first

Lift Hockley

Hockley, SS5 4UR · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

59 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1180%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
331
Pupils per teacher
23.8
View school Lift Hockley

Lift Westerings

Hockley, SS5 4NZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

81 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1185%

England 62%

Days missed
3.2%
Pupils
417
Pupils per teacher
22.9
View school Lift Westerings

Lift Plumberow

Hockley, SS5 5BX · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

85 first choices, 88 offers made

Met the standard at 1179%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
633
Pupils per teacher
24.9
View school Lift Plumberow

Top Secondary Schools in Hockley and Hawkwell

1 mainstream schools in Hockley and Hawkwell, best first

Lift Greensward

Hockley, SS5 5HG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

266 first choices, 266 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.5

England 46.2

Days missed
6.3%
Pupils
1,605
Pupils per teacher
18.8
View school Lift Greensward

Nurseries in Hockley and Hawkwell

8 in Hockley and Hawkwell, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 8 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Hockley and Hawkwell

1 in Hockley and Hawkwell, by the school's Eduscope score

Lift Greensward

Hockley, SS5 5HG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

266 first choices, 266 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.5

England 46.2

Days missed
6.3%
Pupils
1,605
Pupils per teacher
18.8
View school Lift Greensward
The map

Every school in Hockley and Hawkwell, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Lift Greensward, GoodLift Plumberow, GoodLift Westerings, GoodLift Hockley, Expected standard or betterWhizz Kids Pre-School (Hockley), GoodJelly Beans Montessori Pre-School At Plumberow, GoodJelly Beans Montessori Nursery, GoodClever Clogs At Westerings, OutstandingButterflies Clubhouse, GoodTots 2 Teens daycare, GoodJelly Beans Montessori Open Air Pre-School At Hockley Primary School, GoodClever Clogs Preschool, Outstanding
  • Outstanding2
  • Good9
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

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Postcodes

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Hockley and Hawkwell vs England

How good are Hockley and Hawkwell's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Hockley and Hawkwell

Hockley and HawkwellEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    81%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    54%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    10%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    7%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Hockley and Hawkwell in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
81% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
54% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
10% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Hockley and Hawkwell has 12 schools and nurseries.

There are 14% more pupils than in 2018.

7% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Hockley and Hawkwell's state schools each January.

Up 14% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Hockley and Hawkwell7%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Hockley and Hawkwell

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How many schools are in Hockley and Hawkwell?

Hockley and Hawkwell has 12 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Hockley and Hawkwell?

The highest-ranked schools in Hockley and Hawkwell on Eduscope are Lift Hockley, Lift Westerings, Lift Plumberow. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Hockley and Hawkwell are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Hockley and Hawkwell hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell, 81% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Hockley and Hawkwell?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Hockley and Hawkwell is 20.9:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Hockley and Hawkwell schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Hockley and Hawkwell is 9.9%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Hockley and Hawkwell?

There are 2,986 pupils enrolled across schools in Hockley and Hawkwell, with 1,381 in primary and 1,605 in secondary. 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Hockley and Hawkwell?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 12 schools in Hockley and Hawkwell by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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