About Us
Abbey Gate College is an independent coeducational day school set in beautiful grounds at Saighton Grange, some three miles south of the City of Chester.
Abbey Gate College ensures that all pupils are treated as individuals and that they are all encouraged to explore their strengths, discover their talents and fulfil their potential. The College has some excellent facilities, but we pride ourselves on being a small school where children matter, ensuring that pupils, teachers and parents know one another fostering a real sense of community.
The Senior School admits children at the age of 11 and provides education up to University entrance. The College also admits pupils of Junior School age to its Junior Department at Aldford School at the age of 4.
We provide a caring environment; we are proud of our relationship between teaching staff and their pupils. No child at Abbey Gate College or Aldford School will feel lost; everyone is made to feel important as we value every pupil.
The College encourages its students:
- To aim for academic excellence
- To show care and adopt a responsible approach to the community
- To develop as mature, confident citizens
Our Mission Statement
- To provide educational excellence across a broad range of subjects in which pupils of all abilities are enabled to meet their full potential
- To encourage pupils to excel in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including Music, Drama and Sport
- To build on the prevailing culture of good manners and self discipline within a caring environment, which treats each pupil as an individual
Our approach to pastoral care lies at the heart of our success. Children who are happy and well motivated will always fulfil their potential. We provide a positive, supportive environment for all pupils and encourage them to do their best.
Each year the Head sets key aims for the year to give focus for staff and children.
Aims for the Year Ahead
- Always show tolerance, consideration and respect for others
- Take a pride in all that you do and in your College
- Be positive, supportive and enthusiastic
- Work as a team to ensure that everyone fulfils their potential and achieves their goals
LMH 2009/2010
Latest News
More Musical Success
More Musical Success - Peter Edge wins at the Eisteddfod
Year 11 student Peter Edge won the 15-20 yr old vocal class at the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen coming away with a prize of £200. He competed against singers from all over the world, some of which are already students at music Colleges.
U15 cricket - a first class victory!
On Wednesday 16th June the Year 10 cricket team (plus Oliver Handley from Year 7), entertained Bishop Blue Coat School. In his maiden game as captain Simon Povey won the toss and decided to field first.
The 8 bowlers used proceeded to bowl out the opposition for 40 runs. A prolonged spell of accurate bowling brought its rewards for Rory Jones, who took 3 wickets and Harry Fairclough, who took 4 wickets (including 3 wickets in 4 balls).
Sixth Form Sporting Opportunities
Sixth Form Sporting Opportunities
Rugby- For the first time in over 15 years the College was able to put out a 1st XV team in an U19 tournament played at Sandbach rugby club this February.
Chester Schools Football
Abbey Gate College hosts Chester Schoolboys Footballers Presentation Evening with the Duke of Westminster
Chester Schools Football Association have been running official inter school competition for over 100 years. His Grace the Duke of Westminster has been the President of the CSFA since the 1970s. Without hesitation he donated money and on Saturday 17th April he reaffirmed his Presidency by attending a presentation evening hosted by Headmistress Lynne Horner at the fabulous venue of Abbey Gate College.
Small Business Master Class
Small Business Master Class
Years 11 and 12 attended a Small Business Master Class at the College on Wednesday 3rd March 2010. The class gave the students a valuable insight into the world of business, communications and team work by helping them to develop an understanding of the opportunities open to small business owners The interactive day proved to be very informative and rewarding and in addition most enjoyable.
