The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 21.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
21.9
21.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,111
- Capacity
- 96%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Damian King (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChigwell Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
The Anderson School
Independent · 1.7km away
Wells Park School
Academy · 1.8km away
Luxborough Court School
Independent · 1.9km away
West Hatch High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
White Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Chigwell School?
Chigwell School currently has 1,111 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chigwell School take?
Chigwell School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is Chigwell School?
Chigwell School is in Chigwell, IG7 6QF, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chigwell School have a sixth form?
Yes, Chigwell School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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