Chigwell School

A other independent school school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chigwell School.

Chigwell, IG76QF Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
High Road
Chigwell, IG76QF
Phone
2085015700
Website
chigwell-school.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
115392
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QF
Website
https://www.chigwell-school.org/
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
1,160 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,074
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (3 pupils)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,074 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(27 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Music (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Find a way or make a way"

Happiness First Courage & Resilience Innovative Approach Community of Kindness Lifelong Learning

A place for reflection, serving a diverse community; representing all faiths and those who have no faith.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Rock Soc (geology) Dissection Club Astronomy Club Mythos Club (Ancient Greek myths and language) Debating Feminist Society Model UN Philosophy Society

Facilities

Catering Chapel Grounds Libraries Health and Wellbeing Centre Sports Facilities Our New Sport and Wellness Centre Facilities Hire School Maps

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum across prep to sixth form; languages required to GCSE; enrichment as part of the timetable (Lower School carousel: entrepreneurship, sustainability, wellness, psychology, digital citizenship); Foundation Project Qualification (years 7-8); Higher Project Qualification (years 9-10); EPQ in Sixth Form; extensive co-curricular enrichment. head_teacher_message_summary":"The Head's Welcome presents Chigwell School as a busy, caring, family-oriented community with a long heritage (founded 1629) that combines tradition with innovation. It emphasizes academic ambition, happiness, and a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom, and invites visitors to see the school in action as it approaches its 400th year (2029). The motto is Find a way or make a way, and the school aims to nurture independent, adventurous, and empathetic students." , priority_links:[{

Admissions Criteria

Chigwell School offers multiple entry points: 4+ (Pre Prep), 7+ (Prep), 11+ (Senior), 13+ (Senior), and 16+ (Sixth Form). For all entry points, there is an online registration with a non-refundable registration fee of £180 (including VAT). Assessment methods vary by entry: 4+ uses Early Years Foundation Stage activities in small group settings; 7+ uses group assessments with written and practical tasks and English and maths papers, with opportunities to meet the Head and Senior Deputy Head of the Prep School; 11+ involves a staff meeting/interview process and an English and maths entrance examination with a confidential report form to current school; 13+ includes entrance papers in English, maths and a modern foreign language; 16+ requires entrance tests, interviews and a current school report, with expectations of high A level prospective grades. Bursaries and scholarships are available at 11+ and 16+ entry. See linked admissions pages for more detail.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Admission registration fee £180 (including VAT), non-refundable.

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