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What We Offer

  • 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
  • A Level - Advanced Level Examinations
  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • All denominations welcome
  • Church of England
  • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
  • After School Club
  • Breakfast Club
  • Expatriate Children
  • Gifted Children
  • International Students
  • Rail Services
  • School Bus Service
  • Special Diets

Word From The Head

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Mr Damian King


I am delighted to welcome you to Chigwell School and I encourage you to come to see us for yourself. If you do, 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.

Ours 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.

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.

We are very proud of our pupils and we strive to ensure that, 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.

Looking to the future:
As we are approaching our significant 400th-year anniversary in 2029, it is a momentous time to reflect on our journey to date and continue developing our future. As such our new strategy highlights the key areas we are prioritising and the ambitious plans we have set for the school, our pupils, and the wider community.

Fees

Annual Day Fees *£17085 to £24225
Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
Annual Full Boarding Fees *£42045 to £42045
* Currency: GB Pound

Number Of Pupils

603Day519
15Full Boarding12
0Weekly Boarding0
Boys Girls

Admissions

Scholarships and Bursaries

  • Academic
  • Art
  • Bursaries
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Scholarships - Other
  • Sixth Form
  • Sport

Admissions Process

  • Entry test or exam
  • Interview

Open Days, Visits & Events

04-09-2025 - 4+ School in Action

Tuesday 9th September 2025

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

Visiting the School
We believe that it is important for families to have the chance to see Chigwell for themselves, to get a feel for everything that goes on here, and a sense of whether it is the right school for them.

Working day tours
Many tell us that they find it useful to attend open days and/or arrange a tour on a working day. To secure your place on one of our small group tours, please contact us.

% Pupils Gaining
GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 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...  

Parent


Given how close Chigwell School is to the Capital, the expansive grounds are remarkable.  

The Good Schools Guide


...for those who want to take advantage of the widest possible education, it’s a clear winner  

Muddy Stilettos


There are four boarding houses in total, but with around 30 international pupils living on campus full-time, the set-up is boutique and family style. Think snooker tables, cosy lounges and lots of language learning: the school deliberately tries to mix up nationalities to increase diversity  

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