Welcome to the Lower School

When pupils join us in Year 7 there is a well-planned transition programme to enable them to feel comfortable and to integrate fully into Chigwell School life. In Year 7, each form has a Form Tutor who gets to know their pupils really well and there are year heads overseeing both Year 7 and Year 8. During these two years pupils follow a broad curriculum and have the opportunity to experience subjects that they have not studied in the past. They get used to moving between specialist departments for their lessons and there is a wide range of co-curricular opportunities.

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To apply for a place, click the link below to fill out our registration form.

Pupils demonstrate excellent self-confidence and self-understanding

Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2023

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Igniting interests

There is a variety of opportunities for curriculum enrichment to encourage pupils to further build upon subject interest developed in the classroom. These include a plethora of clubs and societies, competitions, educational and residential visits, overseas trips and accomplished visiting speakers. Experiences in and out of the classroom gained from inspirational staff can broaden horizons and spark passions which last a lifetime.

Hear about our Sports provision from Glenn Kirkham, Director of Sport

One of the most important things is the sense of house unity and house spirit. When you are in a house, you know you can come and talk to somebody.

Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2023

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