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Abbey School for Exceptional Children

10-12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU

Independent special school for ages 4–19 in Chester. Mixed intake.

Abbey School for Exceptional Children is an independent special school in Cheshire West and Chester for boys and girls aged 4 to 19. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022 and found the independent school standards met.

The school describes itself as a day school for young people with autism, who may also have learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge. It says it is based in Grade II* listed buildings in historic Abbey Square, Chester.

Ages 4–19 · All-through
108 pupils · On roll
Independent special school · Mixed

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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 →