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Abbey Gate College

Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6EN

Abbey Gate College

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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