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Abbey Gate College
Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6EN
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School Information
At Abbey Gate College we care about the progress of each and every pupil. We emphasise the importance of self-esteem and a love of learning in a friendly and caring environment; academic success goes hand in hand with building motivation and confidence. Potential is nurtured and we encourage pupils from 4 – 18 years old, to develop their imagination, determination and aspirations to the full.
General Information
| Gender: |
Coeducational |
| Day/Boarding: |
Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
467 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
SHMIS |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
|
| Day (£): |
1787 - 3046 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam, Interview, Report, Visit, Exam results |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, Choral scholarships, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
|
|
4 - 18 |
4 - 17 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
|
|
256 |
211 |
33 |
32 |
Subjects taught
Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Critical Thinking, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, German, Government/Politics, Graph/Tech Communication, History, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Product Design, PSE, Psychology, Religious Studies, Spanish, Sports Science, Textiles and Fashion
Facilities
All weather surface, Art & Technology Centre, Art studio, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Conference facilities, Drama Studio, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Art, Ballet/Dance, Bell ringing, Board games, Ceramics, Chess, Choir, Community Service, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Fashion Design, Life Saving/First Aid, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Pottery, Printing, Riding, Science club, Skiing, Textiles, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Year book, Yoga, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: 15-45 minutes
International Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Non denominational |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Other, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
36060 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
6174 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
896 / 6018 |