Chigwell School, Chigwell
Chigwell School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 18 in Chigwell. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Chigwell School in detail
Chigwell School in its own words
In its own words: "To inspire our pupils to fulfil their potential and forge their own path to success. Our school is a nurturing community. We strive to ensure that everyone is the very best they can be; independent in spirit, adventurous in approach and empathetic in how they treat others."
From the headteacher's welcome: "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."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, dance, ballet and sewing.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Chigwell School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Chigwell School are Daiglen School (1.9 miles); Oaklands School (1.9 miles, selective); Loyola Preparatory School (1.9 miles); and Bancroft's Preparatory School (2.4 miles, selective).
Daiglen SchoolOaklands SchoolLoyola Preparatory SchoolBancroft's Preparatory School
Where pupils go next
Of the 90 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 83% went on to university or other higher education and 4% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 170 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 2 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Chigwell Underground Station, about 920 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Chigwell School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 27 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
21 April 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
28 November 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 April 2023
Regulatory Compliance
16 January 2019
Integrated
15 March 2016
About
Chigwell School is a co-educational independent boarding and day school. It is a private school in Chigwell, in the Epping Forest district of Essex.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£21,798 to £30,672
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£55,080
| Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 | £21,798 a year |
| Year 3 & Year 4 | £24,066 a year |
| Year 5 & Year 6 | £25,560 a year |
| Year 7 to Year 13 | £30,672 a year |
| Full Boarding (Year 12 & 13) | £55,080 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Essex - 15 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Chigwell School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Chigwell School
Another Fresh Start
23 Sep 2026
Holocaust Memorial Day Assembly - Bridging Generations
3 Feb 2026
Start of summer term assembly 2025
6 May 2025
From Chigwell School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Chigwell School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Chigwell School.
- Stagecoach ChigwellAt the school · Not yet graded
- One Learning Tuition-Chigwell370m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
1,135 pupils
1,160 places
25 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Chigwell
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chigwell
Across Essex council
Places available
17,590
Applications
16,568
Got 1st preference
83.4%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
170
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,135
Total Pupils
605
Boys
530
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Chigwell School
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Questions parents ask about Chigwell School
What are GCSE results like at Chigwell School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Chigwell School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Chigwell School last inspected?
Chigwell School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to Chigwell School?
Chigwell School has around 1135 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Chigwell School?
Chigwell School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Chigwell School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Stagecoach Chigwell (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Chigwell School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Chigwell School?
Chigwell School is at High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6QF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)