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Abbey Gate College

Saighton Grange, Saighton, CH3 6EN

Independent school for ages 4–18 in Saighton. Mixed intake.

Abbey Gate College is an independent school near Chester, within Cheshire West and Chester. It teaches boys and girls from age 4 to 18, has a sixth form and has around 460 pupils.

Its ISI inspection in November 2025 found standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school says it prepares young people through its Pillars of Purpose: self, service and sustainability. It describes a friendly and compassionate community, individual interests and strengths, and an education for living and for life. The school says it was founded by parents in 1977.

Ages 4–18 · All-through
464 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed

Open days and visits at Abbey Gate College

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Cheshire West and Chester’s deadlines and how to apply →