Abbey Gate College
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, North West · CH3 6EN
A small, all-through independent school in Chester, Abbey Gate College takes pupils from age four through to the sixth form, with main entry at 11. With around 464 on roll, including 74 in the sixth form, it offers a close-knit setting where pupils are well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'good' overall, and singled out personal development as 'excellent', with all compliance standards met. A notably high proportion of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to tailoring its approach to individual needs.
464
Pupils
good
ISI
£15,162
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Pupils
- 464
- Location
- Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, North West
- Website
- www.abbeygatecollege.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01244 332077
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Craig Jenkinson
Latest results
Attainment 8
55
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
50%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 55 compares favourably with the national average of 46.9, while 50% of pupils reach grade 5 or above in English and Maths against 47% nationally. The curriculum is broad at GCSE, spanning sciences, humanities, languages, the creative and technical subjects, and even Statistics. In the sixth form, A-levels range from Psychology and Mathematics to Drama and Theatre Studies and Art and Design, and an EPQ is available for those wanting to stretch beyond their subjects.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 74
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 40.52%
- EHC plans
- 1.08%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport has a clear presence, with cricket, hockey and rugby among the main games on offer. French and Spanish are taught as modern languages, giving pupils an international dimension.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,419 - £15,162
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 November 2025
The last word
A small Chester school whose 'excellent' personal development and above-average results make it worth a look for families wanting individual attention alongside solid academics.
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Abbey Gate College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Abbey Gate College located?
Abbey Gate College is located at Saighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN.
What type of school is Abbey Gate College?
Abbey Gate College is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Abbey Gate College?
Abbey Gate College has approximately 464 pupils on roll.
What is Abbey Gate College's inspection rating?
Abbey Gate College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 18 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.