Welcome
Welcome to Saffron Walden County High School. Whether you are a prospective parent, a current parent, a student, a member of staff, you are looking for a position at this school, or interested in another professional capacity, I hope you enjoy these pages and find what you are looking for.
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Latest News
- 12/11/2025
2026 Sixth Form Applications closed
Applications for 2026 Sixth Form entry are closed.
Read More - 06/03/2026
SWCHS Summer Party
We’re delighted to announce the return of the SWCHS Summer Party, a highlight of the school year and our biggest fundraising event. It’s not to be missed.
Read More - 02/03/2026
Quiz Night for Parents & Carers
Join us on Thursday 26th March for the Fundraising Quiz for parents and carers. Book your team table on WisePay from Friday 6th March!
Read More - 16/01/2026
Tickets on Sale!
Tickets available now!
Read More - 12/11/2025
Jingle Mingle 2025
RSVP to our annual Seniors Christmas Event
Read More - 06/10/2025
Quiz Night
Join us on Thursday 20th November for the Fundraising Quiz for parents and carers. Book your team table from Friday 10th October!
Read More - 22/09/2025
Employers' Breakfast
Employers’ Breakfast 2025
Read More - 22/09/2025
Movie Night @ Wellcome Genome
The Penguin Lessons at the Wellcome Genome Campus Hinxton!
Read More - 15/09/2025
Thurs 2nd October - Prospective Year 7 opening Evening
Booking open for Prospective Year 7 Headteacher Talks
Read More - 14/08/2025
A Level Results Day 2025
Stellar A Level Outcomes at SWCHS
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Upcoming Events
- 12March
All DayYear 8 Parents Evening - online event
- 19March
All DayYear 8 Parents Evening - online event
- 25March
All DaySpring Concert
Latest Instagram News
weareswchs26/02/2026We enjoyed a stunning Music Academy recital last night with a range of performances including harp, voice, flute and the String Quartet. It was an exceptionally high quality evening and the students should be very proud of their preparation and musicianship. #swchs #musicinschools
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weareswchs10/02/2026Diaries at the ready for the upcoming Sixth Form Key Dates
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weareswchs10/02/2026Just before we break for half term, here are the next set of Key Dates to keep handy...
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weareswchs02/02/2026A teeny tiny peek at the SWCHS Production of Beauty and the Beast opening tonight! The students have been working so hard and will definitely not fail to entertain you! Tickets are for sale via www.saffronhall.com and the show runs until Wednesday this week.
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weareswchs02/02/2026Huge thanks to the team at @adamsharrisonsolicitors Adams Harrison Solicitors for sponsoring our production of Beauty and The Beast. The show opens tonight and we are sure you will love it!
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weareswchs21/01/2026Do you have experience of working in a HR environment or comparable higher level administrative role? Good knowledge of HR policies and processes? Excellent administration and communication skills as well as computer literacy? We have a role of 25 hours a week over Monday to Friday, term time, plus two weeks in the school holidays...
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weareswchs21/01/2026To paraphrase Lumiere, 'life is so unnerving, for drama kids who are not performing, They are not whole, without a show going on... So come and see their fantastic work at the SWCHS production of Disney's Beauty & the Beast, running Feb 2nd to 4th!
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weareswchs16/01/2026Invited students only on Friday 23rd of Jan!
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weareswchs15/12/2025Before we break up for the holiday, here is a reminder of the Lower School Key dates to next half term!
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weareswchs15/12/2025Thankyou SWCHS students for all your donations to Uttlesford Foodbank this Christmas!
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Sixth Form
Interested in further education?
Check out what our Sixth Form can offer