Independent · All-through
Chigwell School
Independent school · Ages 4 to 18 · Mixed · 1,135 pupils
Closes in 2 days Registration deadline 12 October 2026
At a glance
- Type
- Independent school
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Pupils
- 1,135 census January 2024
- Capacity
- 1,160
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Damian King
- Address
- High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QF
- Local authority
- Essex
- Telephone
- 02085015700
- DfE reference (URN)
- 115392
- Website
- chigwell-school.org
Source: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools · daily extract as at 2026-10-07 · last checked 9 October 2026
Where leavers went
Schools whose leavers came here
This school is named in the published leavers' lists of: Gatehouse School.
These are destinations schools have published for past leavers. They describe what happened, not what will happen for any one child. How to read this.
Key dates for 2027 entry
Reception (4+)
- Registration deadlineMonday 21 September 2026Closed
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Monday 21st September 2026
Source: chigwell-school.org
- AssessmentMonday 28 September 2026Passed
The assessment sessions take place over a two-week period beginning on Monday 28th September 2026
Source: chigwell-school.org
- Offers sentMonday 12 October 2026In 2 days
The results of the 4+ assessments will be communicated on Monday 12th October 2026
Source: chigwell-school.org
- Acceptance deadlineTuesday 3 November 2026Closes in 24 days
Acceptances must be received by 10.00 am on Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Source: chigwell-school.org
Year 3 (7+)
- Registration deadlineTuesday 1 December 2026Closes in 52 days
The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Tuesday 1st December 2026
Source: chigwell-school.org
- AssessmentMonday 11 January 2027Upcoming
7+ group assessments will be held over a two-week period beginning on Monday 11th January 2027. 7+ entrance examination will take place on Saturday 23rd January 2027
Source: chigwell-school.org
- Acceptance deadlineFriday 5 March 2027Open
Acceptances must be received by 10.00am on Friday 5th March 2027
Source: chigwell-school.org
- Offers sentDate not statedDate not stated
Results of the 7+ entrance examination will be emailed and posted on Thursday 12th February 2027 TBC
Source: chigwell-school.org
Year 7 (11+)
- InterviewsSaturday 14 November 2026In 35 days
Most meetings will be held on Saturday 14th November and Saturday 28th November 2026
Source: chigwell-school.org
- Registration deadlineWednesday 25 November 2026Closes in 46 days
The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Wednesday 25th November 2026
Source: chigwell-school.org
- AssessmentSaturday 9 January 2027Upcoming
The 11+ entrance examination takes place on Saturday 9th January 2027
Source: chigwell-school.org
- Offers sentThursday 18 February 2027Upcoming
Results of the 11+ entrance examination will be emailed and posted on Thursday 18th February 2027
Source: chigwell-school.org
- Acceptance deadlineFriday 5 March 2027Open
Acceptances must be received by 10:00am on Friday 5th March 2027
Source: chigwell-school.org
Year 9 (13+)
- Registration deadlineMonday 11 January 2027Open
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Monday 11th January 2027
Source: chigwell-school.org
- AssessmentMonday 1 February 2027Upcoming
The entrance exam will be held on Monday 1st February 2027 TBC
Source: chigwell-school.org
- InterviewsThursday 11 February 2027Upcoming
Selected candidates will be invited back for interviews on Thursday 11th February 2027 TBC
Source: chigwell-school.org
- Offers sentMonday 22 February 2027Upcoming
Results of the entrance examination will be posted on Monday 22nd February 2027
Source: chigwell-school.org
- Acceptance deadlineMonday 8 March 2027Open
Acceptances must be received by 10.00am on Monday 8th March 2027
Source: chigwell-school.org
Sixth form (16+)
- Registration deadlineMonday 12 October 2026Closes in 2 days
The closing date for fee-paying and scholarship applications is 10.00pm on Monday 12th October 2026
Source: chigwell-school.org
- AssessmentSaturday 21 November 2026In 42 days
Entrance exams and interviews for all sixth form candidates will take place on Saturday 21st November 2026
Source: chigwell-school.org
- Offers sentMonday 30 November 2026In 51 days
Results will be emailed and posted on Monday 30th November 2026
Source: chigwell-school.org
- Acceptance deadlineMonday 4 January 2027Open
Acceptances must be received by Monday 4th January 2027
Source: chigwell-school.org
Get a reminder before Chigwell School's deadlines
One email 14, 7 and 1 day before each dated deadline we hold. No account needed.
A status ("Closes in 12 days") is shown only for a closing date we have checked, worked out from today's date, 10 October 2026. Other dates are printed as the school published them, with its own wording beside them. Dates given only as "early January" are shown as approximate and never counted down. Always confirm with the school or council.
Open days and tours
- School tour · 11+Wednesday 14 October 2026
11+ Source
- School tour · 11+Friday 16 October 2026
11+ Source
- School tour · 11+Wednesday 4 November 2026
11+ Source
- School tour · 11+Friday 6 November 2026
11+ Source
- School tour · 11+Friday 13 November 2026
11+ Source
- School tour · 11+Wednesday 18 November 2026
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- Open morningSaturday 19 June 2027
Dates as published on the school's own page, read 10 Oct 2026. Schools add and change dates at short notice and most ask you to book: confirm with the school. All open days in London
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. You register directly with the school, usually for a fee, and the school sets its own deadlines, assessments and offer dates, which are separate from the borough process.
Fees
| Stage | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 | £7,266 | £21,798 |
| Year 3 & Year 4 | £8,022 | £24,066 |
| Year 5 & Year 6 | £8,520 | £25,560 |
| Year 7 to Year 13 | £10,224 | £30,672 |
Day fees for 2026-27, as published by the school (read 9 Oct 2026). The school's page gives these fees including VAT. Lunches, trips and other extras may be charged on top.
Other charges and help with fees
- Registration fee
- £180 per one_off Non-refundable registration fee payable on registration of each child, inc VAT Source
- Acceptance deposit
- £1,680 per one_off Acceptance deposit payable on acceptance of a place (comprising day deposit, refundable and retained portions), inc VAT Source
- Bursaries
- Means-tested bursary may be awarded as a discount of up to 100% of tuition fees, depending on financial circumstances Source
- Scholarships
- Scholarships awarded for academic merit; can have a small monetary value or be awarded on an honorary basis Source
Source: chigwell-school.org · academic year 2026-27 · last checked 9 October 2026
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