How many pupils does Abbey Gate College have?

Abbey Gate College has 464 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Abbey Gate College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Abbey Gate College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.8 in 2025/26.

Where is Abbey Gate College?

Abbey Gate College is located at Saighton Grange, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 6EN.

Abbey Gate College

Saighton Grange, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 6EN

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

55.8

Attainment 8

4–18

Ages

464

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Abbey Gate College

Abbey Gate College is an independent school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 464 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.8 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 4–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 464 / 484 (96%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

1.1%

SEN support

40.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

39 students

12.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Saighton Grange, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 6EN
Phone: 01244332077
Headteacher: Craig Jenkinson
Website: www.abbeygatecollege.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Abbey Gate College?: Abbey Gate College is an independent school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–18.
How many pupils does Abbey Gate College have?: Abbey Gate College has 464 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Abbey Gate College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Abbey Gate College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Abbey Gate College?: Abbey Gate College is located at Saighton Grange, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 6EN.

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