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Abbey Gate College
Independent school · Cheshire West and Chester
| Address | Saighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–18 |
| Pupils | 408 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01244332077 |
| Website | https://www.abbeygatecollege.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Fri 12 Feb 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
INSET = staff CPD days. Year 7 induction Wed 2 Sep. Half terms commence 3.50pm (Infant & Junior 3.30pm). Terms end 12.30pm Senior, 12.00pm Infant & Junior. Entrance exams Fri 8 Jan (pupils not in school). May bank holiday Mon 3 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Infant School (Reception - Infant 2) | £4,702.00 |
| Junior School (Year 3 - Year 6) | £4,993.00 |
| Senior School and Sixth Form (Year 7 - Year 13) | £6,907.00 |
Registration fee: £90.00
Fees inclusive of VAT. Compulsory lunches extra: Senior/Sixth Form £382, Infant/Junior £352 per term. Sibling discounts 5%/10%/15%. Registration fee £90 (incl. VAT) is the Reception 2027 fee from the admissions page.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Reception, Year 7, Year 12
Enquire and visit, then apply via the Admissions Portal. Reception: play-based classroom observation; Years 1-2: English and Maths activities. Junior: Maths, Comprehension and Reasoning assessments. Senior: entrance assessments (Year 7 exam normally in January), interview with the Head and references. Sixth Form: interview and conditional offer on GCSE grades.
- Play-based observation (Reception)
- Maths, Comprehension and Reasoning (Junior)
- Digital ability tests, writing and mathematics (Year 7)
- Interview with the Head
- School references
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Chester & Dobshill Route (Parkers Travel) | Dobshill, Lache Lane, Chester Station, Boughton | 07:15 |
| Wrexham Route (Unicorn Coaches) | Maelor Hospital, Gresford, Marford, Rossett, Pulford, Holt, Farndon, Churton | 07:40 |
| Frodsham Route (Parkers Travel) | Kingsley, Manley, Ashton, Tarvin | 07:35 |
| Weaverham Route (Anthony's Travel) | Dutton, Weaverham, Hartford, Kingsmead, Little Budworth | 07:15 |
| Whitchurch Route (Abbey Gate College Transport) | Whitchurch, Bell O’Th’ Hill, No Man’s Heath, Malpas, Broxton, Tattenhall | 07:35 |
| Wirral Route (Anthony's Travel) | Burton, Ness, Willaston, Ledsham, Great Sutton, Mollington, Upton, Christleton | 07:10 |
| Nantwich/Tarporley Route (Lakeside) | Nantwich, Acton, Burland, Radmore Green, Ridley, Bunbury, Tarporley, Clotton, Duddon, Waverton, Saighton Lane | 07:30 |
Cost: Termly booking return pass per day: Zone 1 £5.25, Zone 2 £8.15, Zone 3 £11.00, Zone 4 £13.15; ad-hoc return per day £6.55-£14.45
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.