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Chigwell Senior School
Chigwell Senior School
Chigwell Senior School
Chigwell Senior School Chigwell, Essex Visit
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Chigwell Senior School
Chigwell
1,057 pupils, ages 11-18
Mixed
Day and Boarding

Chigwell Senior School

With foundations stretching back all the way to the early seventeenth century (William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, was one of the first pupils here), Chigwell sits on an impressive 100-acre site just a stone’s throw from central London. Academics are strong: last year, 66 per cent of A-levels were graded A*-A, and tailored support programmes are available for pupils with SEND. Sixth formers learn in their own dedicated area of the campus, with boarding on offer for up to 30 international students preparing for entry into British universities (plenty bag places at Oxbridge and ...
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Senior girl holding hand up in class
Senior pupils walking wearing their black gowns
Drama production of Oliver
Drama production of Oliver
Boy in science lab wearing a white coat and safety glasses
Chigwell School
Chigwell School aerial view
Chigwell School 3G astro turf pitch
Senior girls outside in navy blue sports kit
Boy and girl sitting on steps in uniform
Girl hitting a hockey ball on a bright blue astroturf pitch
Girls sitting on steps chatting

School Updates

  • UCAS application successes

    It's well over a week since the national UCAS application deadline closed, and the university offers for our pupils have been coming in thick and fast.
    UCAS application successes
  • Sixth Former took part in National Gallery's nationwide public speaking competition

    Sebastian, one of our sixth-form pupils, has recently participated in the London Regional Final of the ARTiculation Prize 2023.
    Sixth Former took part in National Gallery's nationwide public speaking competition
  • 'A View from the Bridge'

    English department deliver a memorable performance of ‘A view from the Bridge’.
    'A View from the Bridge'
  • Chigwell school ranked among top UK independent schools by The Sunday Times

    Chigwell has been listed as one of the leading independent schools in the country and local region.
    Chigwell school ranked among top UK independent schools by The Sunday Times
  • 'We were richly entertained: Oliver'

    The crowds packed into New Hall for four brilliant shows and each and every time they left with gleaming smiles across their faces.
    'We were richly entertained: Oliver'
  • Topping Out ceremony of new Sports Centre

    Chigwell School celebrated a significant milestone by holding a Topping Out Ceremony to mark the construction of their new state-of-the-art Sports Centre.
    Topping Out ceremony of new Sports Centre
  • WATCH: Flyover - New Sports Centre Development Chigwell School

    WATCH: Flyover - New Sports Centre Development Chigwell School
  • WATCH: Chigwell School's 100 Acre Site - Drone Flight

    WATCH: Chigwell School's 100 Acre Site - Drone Flight
  • See Chigwell in our All-through Schools Guide

    See Chigwell in our All-through Schools Guide
  • See Chigwell in our London Senior Schools Guide

    See Chigwell in our London Senior Schools Guide
  • See Chigwell in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide

    See Chigwell in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide
  • Chapel Choir at Canterbury Cathedral

    Chapel Choir at Canterbury Cathedral

Chigwell Senior School is
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Essentials

Address
High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 6QF

Contact
admissions@chigwell-school.org
020 8501 5700

Website
chigwell-school.org

ISI Report

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Term Dates


Open Days

Open days and how to visit View Open Days

11+ & 16+ Open Morning 9am
17 June 2023


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