Independent school · Essex
Chigwell School
- Ages 4–18
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £7,266–£18,360/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Trinity 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Trinity 2 | Tue 8 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 7 Jun 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Trinity 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Trinity 2 | Tue 6 Jun 2028 | Wed 5 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Mon 5 Jun 2028
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 | £7,266.00 |
| Year 3 & Year 4 | £8,022.00 |
| Year 5 & Year 6 | £8,520.00 |
| Year 7 to Year 13 | £10,224.00 |
| Full Boarding (Year 12 & 13) | £18,360.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Deposit: £1,680.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 4+
- 7+
- 11+
- 13+
- 16+
Selective. Register online (£180 non-refundable). 4+: group activity assessment of about 1½ hours. 7+: group sessions plus English and maths exam, and school report. 11+: parent and candidate meetings in November, then the Quest online entrance exam in January. 13+ (if places): English, maths and a modern language paper, then interview. Sixth Form also an entry point.
Assessments
- 4+ group activity assessment
- 7+ group assessment and English/maths entrance examination
- 11+ meeting (interview) and entrance examination (Quest online)
- 13+ English, maths and modern foreign language papers plus interview
- Report from current school
Registration deadline: Wed 25 Nov 2026
Open events
- 11+ meetings (interviews): Sat 14 Nov 2026
- 11+ meetings (interviews): Sat 28 Nov 2026
- 11+ entrance examination: Sat 9 Jan 2027
- 7+ entrance examination: Sat 23 Jan 2027
- 13+ entrance examination: Mon 1 Feb 2027
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | Epping, Theydon Bois, Debden | |
| Route 2 | Walthamstow, South Woodford, Woodford Green, Buckhurst Hill | |
| Route 3 | East Barnet, Enfield, Chingford | |
| Route 4 | Wanstead, Ilford, Gants Hill, Clayhall | |
| Route 5 | Chingford | |
| Route 6 | Stratford | |
| Route 7 | Poplar, Leytonstone, Wanstead | |
| Route 8 | Romford, Chadwell Heath, Chigwell | 07:07 |
| Free electric shuttle | Buckhurst Hill | 07:20 |
Cost: Prices on the Zeelo app (not in text)
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 4–18
- Pupils
- 1135
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Phone
- 02085015700
- Address
- High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QF
- Website
- chigwell-school.org
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.