Chigwell School

Description

Chigwell School is a co-educational day and boarding independent school for kids aged 4 - 18

Facilities

  • ​​​​​​ICT suite
  • An adventure play area
  • The Fairy Garden
  • Woodland classroom
  • Nature area
  • Access to the School's extensive 100 acre site
  • Modern, recently renovated classrooms
  • Art facilities - including a bright and light gallery
  • Dedicated Junior School Library
  • Access to the Walde Music School
  • 180 seater Drama Centre and associated spaces
  • Historic dining hall, shared with the Senior School
  • 100 acre site for physical education and games
  • Flood-lit all weather hockey pitches, tennis courts and cricket nets
  • Heated, outdoor swimming pool
  • Dedicated Junior School Playground
  • Astro-turf adventure playground
  • Sports hall
  • Gym
  • Cricket nets,the floodlit astro, 3G pitches, the tennis/netball courts or the grass pitches
  • Drama Centre, the Walde Music School 
  • Art, Design and Technology Centre
  • Refurbished Dining Hall
  • Library or sixth form study space
  • The sixth form coffee shop
  • Medical Centre or Careers area

Features

Things to note

PRE PREP: Pupils can expect to take part in many educational opportunities, including visits to museums, theatres and workshops, as well as benefiting from enrichment activities in school, such as themed days, visits by speakers, musical workshops and other performances. They offer a comprehensive range of after-school clubs across a broad spectrum of interests including art, sport, dance and science, for all year groups. The Pre Prep operates an extended day for parents who may want to leave their children before and after the school day. Pre Prep pupils attend chapel on a termly basis to celebrate special occasions and religious festivals.

JUNIOR SCHOOL: Art, and Design and Technology, Music, PE and Games are taught by specialist teachers and the curriculum includes regular workshops and exhibitions. As part of their music, all the children are expected to perform in choirs and there are various music groups ranging from small ensembles to the Junior Orchestra. ICT is taught as a separate subject but also used in all the teaching. There are additional clubs to further extend the teaching of coding and animation. French is taught from Year 3 as a specialist subject to build in linguistic skills. The children are introduced to other languages through various clubs. They also continue with the outdoor education provided by the Pre-Prep with the woodland days for Year 3 and 4 children. Residential trips in Years 5 and 6 also support their development of greater independence.

SENIOR SCHOOL:

  • Art & Design
  • Design & Technology
  • Drama
  • Music

SIXTH FORM:

Extra Curricular

Please check the school website link for details.

Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

Entry points are:

  • Prep Prep: Age 4+ (Reception)
  • Junior School: Age 7+ (Year 3)
  • Senior School: Age 11+ (Year 7) and 13+ (Year 9)
  • Sixth Form (including boarders): 16+ (Year 12)

The entrance assessment takes account of performance in:

  • An entrance exam or assessment session
  • Classroom experience session (7+ only) - currently paused due to Covid-19.
  • Interview
  • Report from your child's current school, where applicable.

Based on these factors, places are offered to candidates who show that they will best reflect the academic standards of Chigwell School and will benefit from the wider education offered by the School.

Fees

Termly School Fees:

  • Reception, Year 1 and 2: £4,895
  • Years 3 and 4: £5,245
  • Years 5 and 6: £5,795
  • Year 7 to Year 13: £6,945
  • Full boarding: £11,995*

For more information CLICK HERE.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded in recognition of academic merit, irrespective of financial means and awards are made each year, primarily at 11+ and on entry to the Sixth Form (day place applicants only). In summary, the scholarships available are:

  • Academic scholarships, awarded at 11+, 13+ and on entry to the Sixth Form
  • Music scholarships, awarded at 11+, 13+ and on entry to the Sixth Form
  • Art and drama scholarships are awarded on entry to the Sixth Form

For more information CLICK HERE.

Achievements

Please check the school website link for details.

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