Chigwell School is a A-Level school in Chigwell, United Kingdom. Founded in 1904. It serves 1,111 students for students aged 4–18.
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This material change inspection evaluated Chigwell School's proposal to increase registered capacity from 1080 to 1150 pupils from September 2024. All inspected standards relating to safeguarding, health and safety, premises, staff suitability, and leadership were met. The school demonstrated effective planning and was recommended for permission to proceed with the capacity increase.
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Chigwell School is a 400-year-old independent co-educational school located on the north-east edge of London with 100 acres of beautiful grounds. The school is ranked in the top 100 co-educational schools in the UK and known for developing students' whole personalities through community life, extracurricular opportunities, and outstanding pastoral care. It offers a unique boarding experience designed especially for international A-Level students, combining British education with warm, supportive family-style boarding houses.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Academic excellence in top 100 UK co-ed schools
- International boarding community for A-Level students
- Outstanding pastoral care and community life
- Family-style boarding houses with academic staff
- 100 acres of grounds with excellent sports facilities
- Located near London with easy transport access
- Experienced academic mentors including Oxbridge graduates
Student Life
Family boarding houses with seven or eight students each, managed by House Parents who are academic staff members
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Independent
Church of England