Schools in Chigwell
10 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hatch High School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chigwell Row Infant School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Coppice Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Limes Farm Junior School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Manford Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–18 | — |
| Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School Miscellaneous | No Ofsted rating | — | — |
| Wells Park School Academy special converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.