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Chigwell School

High Road, Chigwell, Essex, England IG7 6QF
Tel: 44 20 8501 5700

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 4 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

Our school is a nurturing community. We strive to ensure that everyone is the very best they can be; independent in spirit, adventurous in approach and empathetic in how they treat others.

Since 1629, we have empowered our pupils with a deep respect for lifelong learning, ensuring they are ready to make their positive mark around the world.

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Open Days, Visits & Events

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18-03-2025 - 4+ School in Action Morning

9.00am-10.30am - Meet our Head and Head of Pre Prep and tour our Pre Prep.

20-05-2025 - 4+ School in Action Morning

9.00am-10.30am - Meet our Head and Head of Pre Prep and tour our Pre Prep.

14-06-2025 - Whole School Open Morning

8.45am-1.00pm - Presentations from our Head, whole school tours of our stunning site from our pupils followed by refreshments in the Dining Hall.

What We Offer

  • A Level - Advanced Level Examinations
  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • Business studies
  • Classics
  • Economics
  • Electronics
  • Government/Politics
  • Law
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • Photography
  • Ancient Greek
  • French
  • German
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Cross-Country
  • Five-A-Side Football
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Rounders
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Adventure Training
  • Astronomy
  • Badminton
  • Band
  • Brass
  • Chess
  • Choir
  • Coding
  • Dance
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Eco Club
  • Jazz
  • Language Club
  • LGBTQ
  • Music
  • Orchestra
  • Public Speaking
  • Robotics
  • Rock Climbing
  • Table Tennis
  • Yoga
  • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
  • After School Club
  • Breakfast Club
  • Expatriate Children
  • Gifted Children
  • International Students
  • Rail Services
  • School Bus Service
  • Special Diets

Admissions

  • Entry test or exam
  • Interview
  • Bursaries
  • Drama
  • Academic
  • Art
  • Music
  • Scholarships - Other
  • Sixth Form
  • Sport
  • All denominations welcome
  • Church of England
  • English
  • Boarding is in the Sixth Form only

Age Range & Fees

Age Range4 to 18
Annual Day Fees *17085 to 24225
Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *0 to 0
Annual Full Boarding Fees *42045 to 42045
* Currency:

Number Of Pupils

603Day519
15Full Boarding12
0Weekly Boarding0
618Total531
Boys Girls

Number Of Staff

Full-time: 70
Part-time: 37

% Pupils Gaining
GCSE/IGCSE Passes 5 - 9

% Pupils Gaining
A Level Grades A – C

IB Score
 

School Reviews

Muddy Stilettos


There’s a university campus vibe to this large, impressive school set in sprawling 100-acre grounds between Epping and outer London. Founded in 1629 (it’s getting ready to celebrate its 400th anniversary in 2029!), Chigwell School’s just a 10-minute stroll from the tube station and leafy mansions...  

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