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 about Chigwell School

  • Chigwell School is a coed pre-prep, prep and senior school, offering both day and boarding places.
  • The school welcomes approximately 1000 pupils with boys and girls aged from 4 to 18 years.
  • Chigwell School is located at 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."

What makes Chigwell School different?

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'.

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Head, Governance and Inspections

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Head

Damian King is Head of Chigwell School.

Governance

The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website.

Inspections

Chigwell School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

Chigwell School Open Days

Open Days provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Read more about the questions to ask at an Open Day and the things you can expect to see.
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Open Mornings at Chigwell School

Chigwell School hold a regular programme of open events, providing the opportunity to experience the school for all entry points – 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. Parents can book to attend via the school website.

More about Chigwell School

Chigwell School location map

Chigwell School
High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6QF.

Boys & Girls, 4-18 · Day & Boarding

To discover more, visit the Chigwell School website.

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