Abbey Gate - GCSE Results, Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.

GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.0 vs national 43.8)
The school is at capacity (96% full)

Performance

DfE published data

Official DfE Results

2024-25 verified

Attainment 8

Average points across 8 GCSE subjects

55.0

11.2 vs national

English & maths (grade 5+)

Strong pass in both core subjects

50%

8.2pp vs national

EBacc entry

Academic subjects including a language

26%

A-Level Average

Mean grade across subjects

C+

A-Level Value Added

Progress vs expected

+0.14

Band 3

Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25

Special Educational Needs

42% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.

Breakdown

With EHCP5

SEN support188

Source: DfE School Census

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent school
Ages: 4–18
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 464
Capacity: 96%

Governance

Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Head: Mr Craig Jenkinson (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes

Inspection record

Official links

Inspection source identifiedISI

Independent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.

Location

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

Rural setting

Google Maps Directions

Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School

Primary · Very close

Waverton Community Primary School

Primary · 2.6km away

Huntington Community Primary School

Primary · 2.9km away

Questions parents ask

How many pupils attend Abbey Gate College?

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

What ages does Abbey Gate College take?

Abbey Gate College caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.

Where is Abbey Gate College?

Abbey Gate College is in Chester, CH3 6EN, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Abbey Gate College have a sixth form?

Yes, Abbey Gate College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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