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Abbey Gate College

Other independent school · Chester, CH3 6EN

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,276 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 18
Pupils408
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Craig Jenkinson
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
Opened29 Mar 1978
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 111484.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCheshire West and ChesterEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.55.845.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.87.3%63.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.60.3%43.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.15.9%12.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths85.7%58.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 463--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolCheshire West and ChesterEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.33.73, similar to England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester38.1135
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels34.7, similar to England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester39.4235.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better12.8%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester23.2%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.14, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study41--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils408
Girls204
Boys204
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.120
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.6

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.80%
Higher education55%
Employment25%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.10%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Abbey Gate College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySaighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.6 miPrimaryWaverton Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.8 miPrimaryHuntington Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Abbey Gate College

How does Abbey Gate College rank in England?

Abbey Gate College ranks 1,276 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Abbey Gate College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Abbey Gate College was C+, and 12.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Abbey Gate College?

Abbey Gate College has 408 pupils aged 4 to 18.

Does Abbey Gate College have a sixth form?

Yes, Abbey Gate College teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.