Updated on: October 20, 2023

2024 Chigwell School (4+, 7+, 11+, 13+) Complete Guide

Quick and detailed information for the 11+ exams in 2023-2024 of Chigwell School is provided below for 4+, 7+, 11+ and 13+ Parents' reference.

Chigwell School 11 Plus Exam Information

Address: Chigwell School, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QF
Chigwell School Website: click here for more information
Admissions Contact:
- Pre Prep:
  - Please contact Mrs Janet Long, Registrar.
  - Email: [email protected]
  - Telephone: +44 (0)20 8501 5700
- Junior School:
  - Please contact Mrs Vanita Rooprai, Assistant Registrar.
  - Email: [email protected]
  - Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8501 5761
- Senior School:
  - Please contact Mrs Janet Long, Registrar.
  - Email: [email protected]
  - Telephone: + 44 (0)20 8501 5700
School Type: Co-education
Total Number of Students in School: 1,040
Number of Places available: Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.
Open Days:
- Pre Prep (4+) Open Days:
  - Open Evening: Thursday 28th September 2023
  - Open Morning: Saturday 30th September 2023
- 7+ Open Morning: Saturday 30th September 2023
- Chigwell School Open Day: Thursday 5th October 2023
- 11+ Open Morning: Saturday 30th September 2023
- Sixth Form Open Evening: Thursday 28th September 2023
4+ Application Closing Date: 10.00 am on Thursday 12^th October 2023
7+ Application Closing Date: 10:00 am on Friday 1st December 2023
11+ Application Closing Date: 10:00 am on Friday 1st December 2023
13+ Application Closing Date: 10.00 am on Friday 26th January 2024
Exam Provider: Chigwell School
ISI Report: ISI Report | Chigwell School, London

Chigwell School 4+ Exam Dates

The closing date for applications is 10.00 am on Thursday 12^th October 2023
The assessment sessions take place over a three week period beginning on Monday 6th November 2023
The results of the 4+ assessments will be posted on Monday 4^th December 2023
Acceptances must be received by 10.00 am on Friday 12^th January 2024

Due to Covid-19, the school currently reviewing our usual arrangements and will provide details closer to the time.

Chigwell School 4+ Exam Styles

The 4+ assessment consists of pupil participation in a range of activities centred on the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Briefly, these activities comprise number and literacy games, physical games, playing with other children, listening and responding to a story and joining in with singing or rhymes. The assessment usually takes place in the Pre Prep library, lasts approximately 1½ hours and is carefully designed to ensure children feel happy and settled.

Chigwell School 7+ Exam Dates

The closing date for applications is 10:00 am on Friday 1st December 2023
7+ interviews will be held in the first three weeks of January 2024
The 7+ entrance examination will take place on Saturday 20th January 2024
Results of the 7+ entrance examination will be emailed and posted on Thursday 15th February 2024
Acceptances must be received by 10.00 am on Monday 4th March 2024

Due to Covid-19, we are currently reviewing our usual arrangements and will provide details closer to the time.

Chigwell School 7+ Exam Styles

The examination itself comprises papers in English and Maths.
Specimen English and maths papers are given below.
The 7+ interview takes place in two parts: parents will have the opportunity to meet with either the Head, Deputy Head or members of the senior management team of the Junior School and ask questions about life at Chigwell School and also outline their child’s strengths and interests.
The candidates are then interviewed separately.

Chigwell School 11+ Exam Dates

The closing date for applications is 10:00 am on Friday 1st December 2023
Interviews will be held in the week beginning Saturday 11th November and Saturday 18th November 2023
The 11+ entrance examination takes place on Saturday 13th January 2024
If a candidate performs especially well in the examination he or she may be called for a scholarship interview and assessment on either Wednesday 24th or Thursday 25th January 2024
Music scholarship auditions are held in the week beginning Monday 15th January 2024
Results of the 11+ entrance examination will be emailed and posted on Thursday 15th February 2024
Acceptances must be received by 10:00 am on Monday 4th March 2024

Due to Covid-19, we are currently reviewing our usual arrangements and will provide details closer to the time

Chigwell School 11+ Exam Styles

Entrance Test :

Maths, English and verbal reasoning

Interview :

Interviews in English and mathematics and a general interview with senior members of staff.
Interviews will be held in the week beginning Saturday 11th November and Saturday 18th November 2023

Access 11+ Past Papers with Detailed Mark Schemes and Answers.

School Catchment Area Criteria: Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.

School Fee: Chigwell School 2023-2024 Academic Year Fees Details

Termly School Fees

Reception, Year 1 and 2: £5,325
Years 3 and 4: £5,695
Years 5 and 6: £6,295
Year 7 to Year 13: £7,545
Full boarding: £13,095*

Chigwell School 13+ Exam Dates

The closing date for applications is 10.00 am on Friday 26th January 2024
The entrance exam will be held on Monday 5th February 2024
Results of the entrance examination will be posted on Monday 26th February 2024

Due to Covid-19, we are currently reviewing our usual arrangements and will provide details closer to the time.

Chigwell School 13+ Exam Styles

All candidates will sit papers in English, maths and a modern foreign language paper (please indicate on the registration form the candidate’s choice of language – French, Spanish or German) and depending on the results of the entrance exam some candidates may be called back for an interview.

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