Chigwell School
URN: 115392 • Chigwell IG7 6QF
Overview
- Name
- Chigwell School
- URN
- 115392
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Damian King (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02085015700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Road, Chigwell IG7 6QF
Summary
Chigwell School, located in Chigwell, Essex, is an independent mixed school catering to 1,111 pupils with a capacity of 1,160. Founded in 1629, the school has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and personal development, aiming to prepare students for future challenges. The ethos of Chigwell focuses on fostering independence, adventurous learning, and empathy among its pupils, encouraging them to engage fully in both academic and extracurricular activities.
The curriculum is designed to be both rigorous and enjoyable, with a strong emphasis on academic ambition across all age groups, from Pre Prep to Sixth Form. Chigwell offers a supportive environment where teachers and staff work collaboratively with parents to help students achieve their full potential. The school also promotes a sense of community, with opportunities for students to form lasting friendships and participate in various initiatives, including cultural and sustainability projects.
Chigwell School is committed to innovation while respecting its heritage, with plans in place to enhance the educational experience as it approaches its 400th anniversary in 2029. This forward-thinking approach ensures that students are well-equipped to make positive contributions to society.
The curriculum is designed to be both rigorous and enjoyable, with a strong emphasis on academic ambition across all age groups, from Pre Prep to Sixth Form. Chigwell offers a supportive environment where teachers and staff work collaboratively with parents to help students achieve their full potential. The school also promotes a sense of community, with opportunities for students to form lasting friendships and participate in various initiatives, including cultural and sustainability projects.
Chigwell School is committed to innovation while respecting its heritage, with plans in place to enhance the educational experience as it approaches its 400th anniversary in 2029. This forward-thinking approach ensures that students are well-equipped to make positive contributions to society.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1111 | 597 | 514 | 1160 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1074 | 577 | 497 | 1150 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1041 | 554 | 487 | 1085 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1041 | 554 | 487 | 1020 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 996 | 519 | 477 | 1020 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 991 | 524 | 467 | 975 | 0.00 |
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