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
- 30/09/2026
Sixth Form Open Evening
Wednesday 14th October is our Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening!
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Year 7 Open Evening
We are excited to be getting ready for our Prospective Year 7 Open Evening on October 1st 2026
Read More - 07/09/2026
Wisepay retires, Arbor goes live
Payment app Wisepay has been retired!
Read More - 13/08/2026
A Level Results Day 2026
Superb Outcomes at SWCHS
Read More - 31/03/2025
Follow us on Instagram
The lower school is now on Instagram!
Read More - 18/11/2024
Supporting the Learning Centre
Support the Learning Centre at SWCHS!
Read More - 15/04/2024
SWCHS Summer Party 2024
Read More - 01/03/2024
Saffron Teaching School Hub redesignated for the next four years
Saffron Academy Trust is delighted to announce that Saffron Teaching School Hub, based at SWCHS, has been redesignated by the DfE as the Teaching School Hub for Braintree, Chelmsford, Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford for the next four years. This follows the tendering process that went out to sc...
Read More - 07/02/2024
NAW 2024
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS WEEK (5 - 11 FEBRUARY) #NAW24
Read More - 19/01/2024
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
In Saffron Hall 6th-8th February. You can book your tickets here https://www.saffronhall.com/.../sweeney-todd-the-demon...
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Upcoming Events
- 01October
All DayEarly Finish 1.15pm
- 01October
5:00pm – 8:00pmProspective Year 7 Open Evening
- 06October
All DayFlu Vaccines additional session Y7 to Y11
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weareswchs24/09/2026One week to go until our Prospective Year 7 Open Evening. Book a slot for the Headteacher talk and find out what makes SWCHS so special.
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weareswchs23/09/2026HeeHaw! The ASU team popped into reception this morning with the donkeys to say hello! If your young person fancies saying hello too, they can join the ASU lunchtime club, or follow @swchsfarm on the 'Gram to get the latest news!
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weareswchs21/09/2026Starting 6pm in Saffron Hall, no booking needed. Learn important information about the year ahead, key expectations, and how together we can support your child's success. Following this, you will have the opportunity to meet your child's Form Tutor. It is vital that all parents and carers attend, even if you already have other children attending the school, as important year group-specific information will be shared. Please note that this event is for PARENTS/CARERS ONLY and students should not attend.
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weareswchs18/09/2026Don't forget the hairbrush on photo day!
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weareswchs17/09/2026Starting 6pm in Saffron Hall, no booking needed. Learn important information about the year ahead, key expectations, and how can together we can support your child's success. Following this, you will have the opportunity to meet and speak with your child's Form Tutor. It is vital that all parents and carers attend, even if you already have other children attending the school, as important year group-specific information will be shared. Please note that this event is for PARENTS/CARERS ONLY and students should not attend.
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weareswchs16/09/2026Sometimes people are poorly. If that happens just drop us an email, and don't forget to include the full name and form of your student!
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weareswchs14/09/2026Starting 6pm in Saffron Hall, no booking needed. Learn important information about the year ahead, key expectations, and how together we can support your child's success. Following this, you will have the opportunity to meet your child's Form Tutor. It is vital that all parents and carers attend, even if you already have other children attending the school, as important year group-specific information will be shared. Please note that this event is for PARENTS/CARERS ONLY and students should not attend.
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weareswchs10/09/2026Starting 6pm in Saffron Hall, no booking needed. Learn important information about the year ahead, key expectations, and how together we can support your child's success. Following this, you will have the opportunity to meet your child's Form Tutor. It is vital that all parents and carers attend, even if you already have other children attending the school, as important year group-specific information will be shared. Please note that this event is for PARENTS/CARERS ONLY and students should not attend.
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weareswchs10/09/2026Looking for the school clubs? The latest list is live on the website.
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weareswchs09/09/2026Tonight 6pm in Saffron Hall, no booking needed. It will cover important information about the year ahead, key expectations, and how we can work together to support your child's success. Following this, you will have the opportunity to meet and speak with your child's Form Tutor. It is vital that all parents and carers attend, even if you already have other children attending the school, as important year group-specific information will be shared. Please note that this event is for PARENTS/CARERS ONLY and students should not attend.
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Sixth Form
Interested in further education?
Check out what our Sixth Form can offer