A local school of exceptional quality

Welcome

Welcome to the Saffron Walden County High School website.

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 us in another professional capacity, I hope these pages give you a flavour of what this exceptional school has to offer.

Caroline Derbyshire, Executive Headteacher

Polly Lankester, Headteacher

16/12/2021
Return To School Testing Information
Please see the return to school testing information for January 2022.
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09/12/2021
Charities Week
Please see full details below of our Charities Week Events
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09/12/2021
World Mental Health Day
SWCHS celebrated World Mental Health Day.
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09/12/2021
SWCHS Autumn Music Concert
Our first concert this academic year.
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03/11/2021
German Language Teacher Honoured With Prestigious German Teacher Award 2021
Erica Schwiening receives prestigious German Teacher Award.
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02/11/2021
SIxth Form Student starts fundraising for a ‘Quiet Room’ at SWCHS
Sam, Year 13, was honoured to receive a £250 award from the Jack Petchey Foundation in recognition of mentoring fellow students in school during the pandemic.
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01/11/2021
Sixth Form Applications Are now closed
SIXTH FORM APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2022 ARE NOW CLOSED
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05/10/2021
The 3G Pitch is Officially Open!
On Saturday 4th September the 3G Pitch was officially opened by Spurs legend and World Cup winner Ossie Ardiles.
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05/10/2021
SWCHS Awards Evening 2021
SWCHS Awards Evening
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20/09/2021
September 2022 intake PROSPECTIVE PARENTS' INFORMATION EVENING
On Thursday 7th October, we hosted an information evening in Saffron Hall, within Saffron Walden County High School.
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Saffron Walden County High School
@tweetswchs
2 days ago
Students and staff at @swchssixthform @SWCHSGeography and @tweetswchs , have you completed the #SaffronWalden phase 2 consultation? Very important to have the views of young people taken into account. #community @Saffronwaldentc Find it here: https://t.co/VsyCVPl1jF
Saffron Walden County High School
@tweetswchs
1 week ago
Well done to all staff, students and the wonderful team at Tic Box for this project at Saffron Walden County High. We teach behaviour, not just for learning, but for life. https://t.co/647eXwywf0
Saffron Walden County High School
@tweetswchs
1 week ago
Very proud to see my youngest on @BBCLookEast today talking about how teens can get ready for healthy relationships. Thanks to the fabulous @box_tic productions for raising awareness in schools. And well done Alex! @tweetswchs @pjl501 @Morsecat https://t.co/RFl8dW0RMo
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@tweetswchs
1 week ago
Tickets are now on sale for the SWCHS production of Chicago - High School Edition. Students from Years 9-13 bring the glitz, glamour and drama of Broadway's longest running play to life. Visit the @saffronhall website to book your tickets - https://t.co/zzctxun5Zv https://t.co/t5w67trNWt
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@tweetswchs
2 weeks ago
Thrilled that BBC Look East will be at The Bruise You Can't See on Monday. Exploring domestic abuse with teenagers at @swchs @Morsecat @pjl501 @UDCCommunities @UDCBusiness @InspColinCox @Saffronwaldentc https://t.co/txhDTmQHuT