Independent school · Cheshire West and Chester
Abbey Gate College
- Ages 4–18
- Mixed
- £4,702–£6,907/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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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
Fees 2026/27
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
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 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.
Assessments
- 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
About and location
- Ages
- 4–18
- Pupils
- 408
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01244332077
- Address
- Saighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN
- Website
- abbeygatecollege.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.