About the school
Abbey Gate College admits pupils from Foundation to Year 11 and also has a Sixth Form. Entry into Years 3-11 is by entrance examination, and applicants also meet with the relevant head during the application process.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-16 |
| Headteacher | Mr Jenkinson |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Senior School and Sixth Form (Year 7 – Year 13): £6,907 per term (2026–27), inclusive of VAT. |
📅 Open days: Year 6 taster days are advertised ahead of the January entrance exam; dates shown include 15 November 2026 and 12 November 2026 on the open events page, and Thursday 15 October and Thursday 12 November on the admissions page.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | Creative writing or comprehension, Mathematics |
📄 Free Abbey Gate College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Ahead of the January entrance exam, the school offers Year 6 taster days for prospective Year 7 applicants; pages list dates including 2026-11-12 and 2026-11-15 on one page, and 15 October and 12 November on another admissions page.
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