Chigwell Junior School is a preparatory school of approximately 340 pupils between the ages of 7 and 13. Being a part of historic Chigwell School, the Junior School's distinctive friendly atmosphere comes from the school's location, history and tradition. The provision of boarding ensures strong pastoral care with plenty of activities outside school hours for junior pupils. In September 1997, the School moves to becoming full co-educational when girls will be accepted at the ages of 7, 8 and 11. The School is located in Chigwell Village and set in over 70 acres of rural countryside. It is 2 miles from the M11, four miles from the M25 and has its own London Underground station - Chigwell, nearby.
The Master of the Junior school is a member of IAPS. The School's modern, purpose-designed buildings have expanded to cope with the increasing demand for places. Lessons include English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Religious Education, PE, Art, Latin, French, German, IT and Design and Technology. While the Junior School has its own art studio and science laboratory it benefits greatly from the facilities of the whole School. Pupils in the 7-9 age range are taught mostly by their form teacher and those in the upper four years are taught by subject specialists, many of whom will continue to teach the junior pupils when they progress to the Senior School at age 13.
At the age of 11, some pupils sit the School's scholarship examination while all pupils benefit from the numerous clubs and activities that take place after school. These include music, drama, pottery, art, basketball, football, tennis, swimming, dance, theatre visits, model making, and chess and astronomy. All pupils are encouraged to participate in, and enjoy, the extra-curricular life which the School offers. The Junior School Orchestra, choirs, individual instrumentalists and drama groups give a variety of public performances throughout the year.
Sports include House and inter-school fixtures while in recent years educational visits have been made to Russia, Egypt, Greece, America, Italy and to Scotland, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in the British Isles.
For further information on any aspect of Chigwell School please call the Admissions Registrar on 0181 501 5702.
