Abbey Gate College

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Headmistress: Mrs L M Horner, BA (Hons) Bursar: W G Osmond Admissions: Mrs S Boyd

26 January 2009 - Entrance Examination

A Word from the Head

Abbey Gate College is a well-established co-educational school for pupils aged 4 – 18 on the outskirts of Chester. Under the Headship of Mrs Lynne Horner, the school is undergoing a resurgence in interest and renewal of its core principles.

The College emphasises the importance of building self-esteem and a love of learning in a friendly and caring environment. The extra curricular programme provides opportunities for pupils to experience challenge and pursuit of excellence.

The Music Department is renowned for the quality of its choral singing, with strong links to Chester Cathedral. The choir sing annually at St Paul’s Cathedral and tour overseas regularly.

Drama, sport and the Duke of Edinburgh award are thriving and outdoor adventures in the Lake District and leadership courses help children in the Junior Department, Year 11 and Sixth Form to build confidence and team work.

A brand new Art and Design and Technology Centre opened in the Spring Term providing top quality facilities for all pupils. Creative Arts enhance the educational experience for pupils throughout the College. This development marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the College in 1977.

A new Science laboratory and Sixth Form Centre will also be open for full use in September. The idyllic village location of the Junior Department at Aldford boasts extensive playing fields, purpose-built shaded area and ecology park; the juniors and infants have use of the extensive facilities at the Senior School.

We value each and every child, whatever their age or ability; the potential in every pupil is nurtured and encouraged. Abbey Gate College encourages pupils to develop their imagination, determination and aspirations in order to be the best they can be. Education is far greater than simply achieving super examination results; at Abbey Gate College the journey itself is of equal importance, providing a stimulating experience, widening opportunities and providing an education for life.

We are diverse in our activities and our pupils lead a full life when in the College. Their enthusiasm and varying talents are guided and encouraged; when they go out into the community we are confident that they are sensible and mature young people.

Abbey Gate College is a successful and happy school, committed to maintaining traditional standards and high educational ideals. The College is in membership of GBA. The present Headmistress is a Member of SHMIS.

Age range: 4 - 18

Day pupils: 241 boys and 194 girls

Annual day fees: £5,130 - £8,745

This school does not offer flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 241 boys and 194 girls, including 26 boys and 21 girls in the 6th form

Staff numbers: 33 full time and 18 part time

Method of entry: Entry test or exam, Interview

Accreditations and affiliations: SHMIS, ISA Independent, AGBIS, DCFS, ASCL

Religious affiliation: Inter-denominational

Teaching languages: English

Academic	Languages	Sport	Activities	Music	Miscellaneous
Business studies Design technology Drama/Theatre Electronics Government/Politics Painting/Sculpture Psychology	English English as a foreign or 2nd language French German Spanish	Aerobics Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Cross-country Fencing Gymnastics Hockey Netball Rounders Rugby Soccer Swimming Table tennis Tennis	Chess Drama productions Duke of Edinburgh Award Outdoor pursuits/Adventure trg Public speaking/Debating Riding Skiing	Band/Orchestra Brass Choir Guitar Keyboard Organ Percussion Singing Strings Woodwind	School bus service Significant experience of gifted children Significant experience of international students

The school offers: Clergy/Ministers, Academic, Choral, Music, All-rounder, 6th Form, Sport, Means tested scholarships

Curriculum, exams and 6th form

Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR, ECDL

% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 94.2%
% pass rate (exams at age 18): 100%
16 courses are offered for age 18 exams
98% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year

This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Hearing Impairment (HI)
Visual Impairment (VI)
Physical Disabilities
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Aspergers Syndrome
Delicate/Medical Conditions

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