Chigwell School

Colchester, United Kingdom

  • Day & Boarding

  • 1629

  • £ 5.3K-7.5K

    • British

School History & Details

Chigwell School is a Day and boarding independent school that provides education for girls and boys in the English public school tradition. Chigwell School is located in Chigwell, in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. Despite being officially created by Samuel Harsnett in 1629, Chigwell School has its roots in 1619.

    School Values

  • Kindness
  • ambitions
  • Social Euity
  • Compassion

    • Chigwell School instills several human emotions with its values, including Happiness First—the school strives to build a supportive environment where students' happiness supports their accomplishments and propels them forward. Chigwell is courageous and resilient, seizing opportunities wherever they are and having the self-assurance to fully embrace them.  Chigwell core values also believe in innovative approaches and kindness community. 

School Achievements

Achievements

Chigwell School is regarded as one of the top 20 prep schools in the UK. Additionally, Chigwell is ranked as the 65th-best coeducational school in the UK.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Chigwell School is renowned for being a top-ranking institution in extracurricular pursuits as well. The school has received numerous honours and recognitions in these areas.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

George Baker Peter Beckingham Prof Sir John Boardman Ken Campbell Edward Caswall Peter Collecott Richard Collins Tim Collins William Cotton Sir Richard Dales Paul Farmer MBE Pete Flint Sir Arthur Grimble Sir Austin Bradford Hill Steriker Hare Sir Ian Holm Anthony Hossack William Penn

School Information

Chigwell School's 100-acre campus is located in Chigwell, in the Essex municipality of Epping Forest. The school is about 20 to 25 minutes from the City of London.  

Damian King

David Gower

Link

+44 (0)20 8501 5700

High Road, Chigwell Essex IG7 6QF United Kingdom

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Economics
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Geography
  • Accounting
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Physical Education
  • Art & Design
  • English – Language & Literature 
  • Ancient History
  • Geology
  • Science
  • English
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Social Studies
  • Design Technology
  • Music

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