Anglia Ruskin University
URN: 133803 • Chelmsford CM1 1SQ
Overview
- Name
- Anglia Ruskin University
- URN
- 133803
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Roderick Watkins (since 2025) , Vice-Chancellor
- Telephone
- 01245493131
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rivermead Campus, Chelmsford CM1 1SQ
Summary
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), located in Chelmsford, Essex, is a mixed-gender higher education institution that offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across its campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle. The university has been recognised for its teaching excellence, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, which highlights the quality of its educational offerings and support for student success.
ARU places a strong emphasis on employability, providing career support from the outset of students' academic journeys and continuing this support even after graduation. The university is committed to fostering a sustainable environment, integrating sustainability into its operations and academic programmes. Additionally, ARU is home to award-winning facilities that enhance the learning experience.
The university is also actively engaged in research that addresses critical societal issues, focusing on themes such as sustainability, health, and social justice. This research not only contributes to academic knowledge but also aims to create positive impacts within the local and global communities.
ARU places a strong emphasis on employability, providing career support from the outset of students' academic journeys and continuing this support even after graduation. The university is committed to fostering a sustainable environment, integrating sustainability into its operations and academic programmes. Additionally, ARU is home to award-winning facilities that enhance the learning experience.
The university is also actively engaged in research that addresses critical societal issues, focusing on themes such as sustainability, health, and social justice. This research not only contributes to academic knowledge but also aims to create positive impacts within the local and global communities.
Useful links
- Governance, Policies and Procedures (governance)
- Transparency return (governance)
- Freedom of Information (governance)
- Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement (governance)
- Charities Act (governance)
- Writtle College governance (governance)
- Learn more about the study (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Celebration Events (calendar)
- ARU Students’ Union (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Chelmsford Hospital School (65.2)
- Thriftwood School (63.0)
- TLG Chelmsford (62.7)
- Columbus School and College (62.6)
- Community College Initiative Ltd (60.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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