Chigwell School | Top 10 for Academic Excellence in 2026

Chigwell School | Top 10 for Academic Excellence in 2026
Find a way or make a way
Chigwell pupils are independent in spirit, adventurous in approach, and empathetic in how they treat others.
Welcome to Chigwell
From our Head
I am delighted to welcome you to Chigwell School and I encourage you to come to see us for yourself.
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.
Head's Welcome
Authentic Chigwell School Life
Created to give an authentic and thoughtful look at life at Chigwell School. The video highlights our community, our values, and the day‑to‑day experiences that shape pupils across all age groups at our independent school in Essex.
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A Unique Location
An unrivalled 100 acre (40 hectare) site, just a stone's throw to the City of London.
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Drone view of grounds
Latest Updates from Chigwell
16 March 2026
Chigwell School Crowned Tournament Champions at STEM Competition
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13 March 2026
Pupils Win National Finals of the UK Space Design Competition
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09 March 2026
Sixth Form Chigwell School Boarder, to Represent Moldova at Regeneron ISEF 2026
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10 February 2026
Chigwell Prep School Earns Strong Praise in Good Schools Guide Review
26 January 2026
Chigwell School is #TurningUpTheVolume With Bold New Film
12 January 2026
Chigwell School Named a Top 10 Independent School for Academic Excellence in East Anglia 2026
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08 January 2026
Chigwell School Choir Shines in Live ITV Performance on This Morning
27 October 2025
Chigwell Conversations: An Evening with Dr Charlotte Clarke
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15 October 2025
Sporting Excellence Shines in the First Half of Michaelmas Term
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03 October 2025
Chigwell School Marks European Day of Languages with a Week of Celebration
18 September 2025
House Music 2025 Showcases the Best of Chigwell School
Chigwell School’s House Music returned this year, and what an unforgettable evening it was.
22 August 2025
Speech Day 2025: A Day of Pride, Purpose, and Celebration
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21 August 2025
Chigwell celebrates great GCSE results
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08 January 2026
Celebrating Chigwell's A Level Results
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01 July 2025
Paralympian Richard Chiassaro Inspires Students Ahead of Prep Sports Day
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04 June 2025
Daniel has been crowned this year's Young Musician of the Year 2025
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28 May 2025
Year Five completed an unforgettable adventure at Hilltop Activity Centre
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27 May 2025
New Director of Music
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27 May 2025
Barracudas Activity Camps 2025
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27 May 2025
Chigwell School appoints Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead
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08 January 2026
Chigwell School Sixth Formers take part in Model United Nations
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29 May 2025
Year 9 visit WW1 battlefields
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28 May 2025
Chigwell School welcomes Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock
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04 June 2025
A Behind-the-Scenes Experience: Jumera visits Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi
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29 May 2025
Reflecting on a magical evening at Cadogan Hall
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29 May 2025
Year 6 pupils visit Houses of Parliament and meet Neil Hudson, MP for Epping Forest
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27 May 2025
Year 9 scholars visit London to explore DNA and climate politics
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27 May 2025
James, Year 12, represents Chigwell in ARTiculation competition
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27 May 2025
From practice room to Cadogan Hall: A chat with Noah, Young Musician of the Year 2024
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08 January 2026
Chigwell is crowned as the Independent Secondary School of the Year 2025 in East Anglia by The Sunday Times
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27 May 2025
Year 12 boarder Maria's experience with the Girls Advisory Group Poland
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27 May 2025
Chigwell celebrates World Religion Day
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27 May 2025
'A Streetcar Named Desire' performers nominated for theatre awards
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08 January 2026
Unity in Variety: Culture Week at Chigwell
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27 May 2025
Young Reporters feature in local newspaper
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27 May 2025
International adventure for Chigwell footballers in Barcelona tour
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27 May 2025
Chigwell School Drama presents A Streetcar Named Desire
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28 May 2025
Black History Month at Chigwell School
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27 May 2025
Success for cricketers at Essex Women and Girls Cricket Awards
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27 May 2025
Greenpower team races to success and secures award at Lotus test track
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27 May 2025
What is life at Chigwell like for a boarder? | Cheryll's experience
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27 May 2025
Sixth Former Aimee's summer work experience with an Old Chigwellian
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27 May 2025
Chigwell pupils equal the best GCSE results in school's history
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27 May 2025
Chigwell pupils excel with outstanding A Level results
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27 May 2025
Double-win for Industrial Cadets at University of Cambridge ceremony
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27 May 2025
Success for Chigwell swimmers
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27 May 2025
Meet the Staff – Alex Mangan, Director of Drama
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29 May 2025
UK ROC Youth Rocketry Challenge
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27 May 2025
Pupils get gardening to officially open Sustainability Garden
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27 May 2025
Supporting our pupils' next steps from studying abroad to choosing a career
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27 May 2025
Chigwell School celebrates 100th anniversary of Chapel
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27 May 2025
Pupils organise eco-friendly initiatives for Sustainability Fortnight
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29 May 2025
Professor Alice Roberts inspires with evolution talk
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28 May 2025
Cultural Week 2024
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28 May 2025
Oxbridge Icebreaker Day
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Life at Chigwell
From Pre Prep to Sixth Form, our pupils grow throughout their time at Chigwell.
Pre Prep (4+)
A lifetime of learning begins in our purpose-built, state-of-the-art, Pre Prep.
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Prep School (7+)
Striving for the best academic results while making learning enjoyable.
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Senior School (11+)
Busy but balanced, in the Senior School our pupils accelerate towards maturity.
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Sixth Form (16+)
Preparing Students for the future in our dedicated Sixth Form Centre.
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Boarding (16+)
Boarding at Chigwell is a friendly and supportive home-from-home environment.
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