Chigwell School
Chigwell School is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 4 to 18. The school occupies a leafy and spacious site yet is less than 30 minutes from the City of London. Since 1629, the school has aimed to empower pupils with a deep respect for lifelong learning, ensuring they are ready to make their positive mark around the world.
Key facts
· Chigwell School is a day and boarding school.
· It is a pre-prep through to senior school and is for boys and girls (coeducational).
· The school welcomes boys and girls aged 4 to 18 years.
· Chigwell School has over 1,000 pupils.
· The school is located in Chigwell in Essex.
Why choose Chigwell School?
Head Damian King says: "There is a special warmth about the nurturing Chigwell community, with excellent facilities set in a beautiful open site of 100 acres, within view of the City of London.
"Time spent at school should be happy, with the right level of support to allow all to achieve. However, do come to meet us and see Chigwell School in action for yourself. We would be delighted to show you around."
Attain asked the school, what makes Chigwell School different – and why should parents consider it?
Chigwell School was founded in 1629 and for nearly four centuries we have been preparing pupils to go out into the world. Clearly that world has evolved a great deal since then and, whilst we are conscious of our long heritage, we are always looking to innovate so that Chigwellians are well prepared to contribute positively, to inspire change for the better and to continue learning throughout their lives.
Chigwell School is a happy, mutually supportive, family-orientated community in which parents and staff work in partnership to help pupils reach their full potential and where friendships formed often last a lifetime. You will find that we are a busy school where pupils of all ages work closely with each other and their teachers.
In Chigwell pupils we look for academic ambition and a genuine eagerness to be involved in all that the school has to offer. Through the curriculum and the wide range of opportunities available to them beyond the classroom, each becomes the very best they can be: independent in spirit, adventurous in approach and empathetic in how they treat others.
Ultimately, we aim that each and every pupil will forge their own path to success, true to our motto: 'Find a way or make a way'.
Chigwell School Videos
Video content provided by schools may contain links to third party content. Attain is not responsible for this content, as detailed in our
terms of use.
Governance, Inspections and the Head
When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school.
Governance
The school is a registered charity managed by a board of governors. Read more on the Charity Commission website.
Inspections
The school was last inspected in June 2023. Read the inspection reports on the school's website.
Head
Damian King is the Head of Chigwell School.
Chigwell School Fees
Leavers' Destinations from Chigwell School
When pupils leave Chigwell School, they go on to a number of senior schools including:
No leavers' destinations information is available.
Feeder Schools for Chigwell School
Pupils who attend Chigwell School have joined from a number of prep schools including:
No feeder prep school information is available.
Chigwell School Open Days
Whole School Open Morning
An opportunity to experience the school for all entry points – 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. Parents can book to attend via the school website.
Recent developments at Chigwell School
More about Chigwell School
Chigwell School's address is High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6QF. To discover more, visit the Chigwell School website and contact the Admissions Department to arrange a visit.
Next steps
If you think Chigwell School might be of interest to your child, visit the Chigwell School website and make contact with the Admissions Team to arrange a time to visit.