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Abbey Gate College
Saighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6EN, Cheshire West and Chester
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
464
Capacity
484
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.0 and 86% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school demonstrates a solid academic foundation. However, only 26% of students are entering the EBacc, which may indicate a narrower curriculum focus. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to academic achievement, but should consider the limited range of subjects offered.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.0 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 86% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 26% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | No UK data |
Location
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53.15056, -2.83415 · CH3 6EN
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111484
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.abbeygatecollege.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Abbey Gate College rated by Ofsted?
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Is Abbey Gate College a good school?
Abbey Gate College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Abbey Gate College in GCSEs?
Abbey Gate College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.0. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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