The 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 their life today. Throughout its history, the school has occupied several sites, finally moving to the present site in Hoole in 2006. The Abbey Gate Schools 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. The school have secured a reputation second to none for successfully developing pupils’ academic, creative and physical skills in a caring, safe and happy family atmosphere.

The school offer everything required for the development of pupils to the highest level

Abbey Gate 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.