- From its verdant 100 acres with far-reaching views to the City of London, this mixed day school with a small number of sixth-form boarders has been encouraging happiness and achievement in its pupils for nearly 400 years. All eyes are on the big anniversary in 2029.
- Facilities include a sport and wellness centre, numerous football and cricket pitches, netball and tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool and exclusive grounds for Old Chigwellians.
- “Find a way or make a way” is the motto. Pupils are encouraged to be independent in spirit, adventurous in approach and empathetic in how they treat others.
- Alumni include the former Conservative MP Bob Stewart and This Morning presenter Ben Shephard.
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