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Chigwell School

School typeIndependent

AddressHigh Road, Chigwell, Essex, England, IG7 6QF

Chigwell School is a mixed independent school that uses the Independents and Quest Admissions exam boards for its 11+ entrance process. The assessment consists of two stages and includes an interview.

If you want your child in a school with genuine room to grow, Chigwell delivers. The senior school and sixth form sit on a 100-acre site in Essex, the facilities are extensive and yet the place — around 744 pupils — keeps the feel of somewhere that actually knows its children. That combination is rarer than it sounds, and it is usually the first thing parents mention.

The history rewards a look. Founded in 1629 by Samuel Harsnett — a Colchester baker's son who rose to become Archbishop of York — the original 17th-century schoolroom is now the school library. Among the boys taught within its walls was William Penn, the Quaker, who went on to found Pennsylvania. Not every school library carries that kind of weight!

Today the atmosphere is warm and unhurried rather than pressured or intensely sporty. Football is the most popular game, with Leyton Orient training on a ground next to the school's own fields — a detail that tends to go down well. A two-storey drama centre keeps music and theatre busy alongside it. It suits a child who wants a broad, close-knit education with space to find what they are good at and time to grow into themselves.

Key facts

Gender

Mixed

Website

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Admissions

Open day

June

Admissions contact

admissions@chigwell-school.org

Admissions phone

020 8501 5702

What this school tests

Online Assessment

English17 question types

GrammarPunctuationReading Comprehension - ComparisonReading Comprehension - EvaluationReading Comprehension - Grammar and punctuationReading Comprehension - Inference and DeductionReading Comprehension - Information RetrievalReading Comprehension - Language Techniques and ImageryReading Comprehension - Sentence-level ComprehensionReading Comprehension - SequencingReading Comprehension - Structure, Form, Voice and ToneReading Comprehension - SummarisingReading Comprehension - Text Classification and PurposeReading Comprehension - Types of Words and PhrasesReading Comprehension - Word Meaning / ChoiceSpellingVocabulary

Maths21 question types

AlgebraAngles and DegreesBIDMASCoordinate GridsEstimation and RoundingFactors and MultiplesFractions, Decimals and PercentagesMeasurementMoneyNumber and Place ValueOperationsPerimeter, Area and VolumePosition and DirectionProperties of ShapesRatio and ProportionReflection, Rotation and SymmetrySequencesSpecial NumbersSpeed, Distance and TimeStatisticsTime

Non-verbal Reasoning12 question types

Figure AnalogiesFigure MatricesFigure SeriesGrid MatricesHorizontal CodesMatch to a Group of FiguresMost Like Three FiguresOdd Figure OutOdd Shaped MatricesStar MatricesTriangle MatricesVertical Codes

Verbal Reasoning23 question types

Alphabet LogicAnagramsCompound WordsEmbedded WordsForm a WordInsert 2 / 3 LettersInsert a LetterLetter AnalogiesLetter SequencesMove 1 / 2 LettersOrdering WordsRhyming SynonymsShuffled SentencesSynonymsWord / Logic PuzzlesWord AnalogiesWord CompletionWord MatchWord OppositesWord PairsWord RelationshipsWord SwapWords and Codes

Spatial Reasoning14 question types

2D Rotations2D View of 3D Shape3D RotationsBlock CountingBuilding BlocksCombining ShapesDiagonal ReflectionsFigure Missing from ImageFold and PunchFolding CubesHidden ShapesMissing Face of CubeNets of 3D ShapesShape Completion

Puzzles and Problem Solving6 question types

Number Properties & ProportionLogic & Systematic ThinkingGeometry, Measures & DataEquations & Early AlgebraMagic Shapes & Additive PuzzlesCalculation Fluency

Critical Thinking7 question types

Logical & Deductive ReasoningInference & EvaluationExtracting & Distilling InformationVisual SourcesComparison & OrderingData AnalysisCodes & Decoding

Creative Writing Task

English4 question types

Creative Writing - DescriptiveCreative Writing - NarrativeCreative Writing - PersonalCreative Writing - Persuasive

Previous exam results

GCSE results

Most pupils at this school sit IGCSE and Pre-U qualifications, which are not reflected in DfE's published GCSE measures. See the school's own website for full results. Reference: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/

A-level results

In 2025 students achieved a B average grade per A-Level entry. 34.1% gained AAB or better including two facilitating subjects. Reference: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What exam board does Chigwell School use for the 11+?

Chigwell School uses the Independents and Quest Admissions exam boards for its 11+ entrance exam.

Does Chigwell School interview as part of the 11+?

Yes, an interview stage is part of the 11+ entrance process at Chigwell School.

Is Chigwell School co-educational or single-sex?

Chigwell School is a mixed-gender independent school.

How many stages are there in the Chigwell School 11+ exam?

The Chigwell School 11+ entrance exam process consists of two stages.

What is Chigwell School's website for 11+ information?

You can find 11+ entrance examination information on the Chigwell School website at https://www.chigwell-school.org/new-entrance-examination-process/.

What type of school is Chigwell School?

Chigwell School is an independent school.

Does Chigwell School offer bursaries or help with fees?

Yes. Chigwell offers means-tested bursaries at 11+ for children who meet the entrance requirements but whose families cannot afford full fees. Awards can cover up to all of the tuition fees, depending on your circumstances. To apply, tick the bursary box on the registration form and complete an initial income assessment. Families who qualify are then assessed by an independent partner, Bursary Assessment Associates. Your financial information stays confidential and does not affect your child's place.

What scholarships does Chigwell School offer?

At 11+, Chigwell awards academic, music and sports scholarships. Tick the scholarship box on the registration form to register your interest. Academic awards go to children who do especially well in the entrance exam, who are then invited to an interview and assessment in English and maths plus a collaborative task. Music applicants audition and should be around Grade 4 on their first instrument. Sports applicants attend an assessment. Awards may carry a small fee reduction or be honorary.

What is the Chigwell School 11+ interview like?

It is a friendly 30-minute meeting at the school, held before the entrance exam. While you talk with a senior member of staff about life at Chigwell and your child's strengths and interests, your child is met separately. The school sets a warm, low-pressure tone and wants to get to know your child as a person rather than test them. There is no exam in this meeting; the written assessment happens on a later date.

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