Abbey Gate College
Our College is a unique, inspiring and nurturing place to learn and grow, where the caring and committed teaching and support staff do all that they can to help your child fulfil their potential.
The College a safe and friendly school community, where we work with each child’s individual interests, passions and strengths; while also encouraging them to try new things, take risks and be creative.
The aim of the College is to lead and coach each child during these critical, formative years, so that they may achieve the best they can academically with a clear sense of self and how they can go on to make a positive difference to our world in the future – with courage and with compassion.
Category: Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form
Pupils: Co-Education
Type: Day
Religious Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Roll: 267 Boys / / 227 Girls
Age Range: 4-18 Years
Founded: 1977
Location Description
Abbey Gate College is located in the historic Saighton Grange and Aldford Village, nestled in 20 acres of beautiful grounds on the south eastern outskirts of the cathedral city of Chester.
School Contact Details
Headteacher: Mr Craig Jenkinson
Saighton Grange, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6EN
Tel: 01244 332077
Email: admissions@abbeygatecollege.co.uk
Facilities
Purpose built facilities house all the subject departments and investment has been considerable at both Senior and Junior sites. There have been positive developments in teaching and learning with increased ICT provision and individualised monitoring of each pupil’s progress. These improvements, along with the dedication of the staff, have had a positive impact on academic performance, as shown by the strong results at GCSE and A level.
Investment has also been made in sports facilities with a Sports & Teaching Pavilion and an all-weather pitch, and more recently a refurbishment of the Sixth Form Centre and Learning Enrichment department.
The idyllic village location of the Junior School at Aldford boasts extensive playing fields, purpose-built shaded area and an ecology park. The Infants and Juniors also share use of the extensive facilities at the Senior School.
Entrance Requirements
Entrance examination or informal assessment according to age.
Fees
2024/2025
Infant School (Foundation – Infant 2) – £3,665 per term
Junior School (Year 3 – Year 6) – £3,785 per term
Senior School (Year 7 – 6th Form) – £5,332 per term
Affiliations/Memberships
ISC, ISA, AGBIS, Society of Heads
Downloadable Resources
OPEN DAYS
All visits are welcome, please contact the school
Foundation Taster Day: Friday 15 Nov 2024 -
Year 7 Taster Day: Thursday 21 Nov 2024 -
Foundation Taster Day: Friday 17 Jan 2025 -
Year 7 Taster Days: If your child is interested in joining our Year 7 September 2025 cohort, and would like to experience a day as an Abbey Gate College student, we are holding three Taster Days for Year 6 pupils
Foundation Taster days: If you are interested in your child starting in our Foundation class in September 2025, we will be running three assessment mornings, where they will be observed in our classroom setting. These will last around a hour each.
Year 7 Taster Days and Foundation Taster Days: Please REGISTER your interest
For details, please contact our Registrar on 01244 564170 or email admissions@abbeygatecollege.co.uk
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