About Us

Welcome to the Abbey Gate School, Chester.

Our school was founded in 1910, beginning its life in rooms belonging to Chester Cathedral. So began a link with the Cathedral that is still an important part of our life today. Throughout its history, the school has occupied several sites, finally moving to the present site in Hoole in 2006. Our present bulding is a spacious one in a pleasant residential suburb of Chester,  light and airy and  with a large play area bounded by grass and beautiful mature trees.

Abbey Gate school caters for children between the ages of 3 and 11 years. We have secured a reputation second to none for successfully developing pupils’ academic, creative and physical skills in a caring, safe and happy family atmosphere.

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We believe the key to our success is to be both forward thinking and innovative in our approach to new educational ideals whilst at the same time remaining justly proud of our long history and much loved traditions.

The school and all its staff are well equipped and qualified to help every child achieve its full potential and also to develop the confidence and self discipline necessary for future success.

Dee Radio's 'Teacher of the Year Award 2010' was awarded to Mrs Phyllis Barlow (currently teaching Year 4).

We offer all of the following:

:- A broad based curriculum covering all areas of the National Curriculum including preparation for standard tests at Key Stages 1 and 2.
:- The Foundation Stage profile for children aged 3 to 5
:- Wrap-around care from 8.00a.m. until 6.00p.m.
:- Excellent sports facilities
:- Instrumental tuition to examination standard
:- Speech and drama classes
:- Opportunities to perform in festivals and other venues outside school
:- Ballet tuition
:- On-going child assessment
:- Regular out-of-school visits
:- Adventure weekends
:- Opportunities to work on projects with other schools
:- Links with the local community
:- Parental involvement
:- Outstanding pastoral care

A link with Chester Cathedral and a strong Christian ethos that welcomes families of all faiths.

We encourage prospective parents to make an appointment to visit the school where we can demonstrate at first hand the unique spirit and ambience which makes Abbey Gate so popular with pupils, teachers and parents alike.