Abbey Gate College vs Christleton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Gate College
Chester · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
408 students
Christleton High School
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,382 students
| Measure | Abbey Gate College Chester, North West | Christleton High School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #99 of 536 | #50 of 536 |
| National rank | #866 of 4,090 | #532 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 408 | 1,382 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 1,382 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.0 | 54.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 63.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.2% | 86.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | 5.01 |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | 34.7 |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abbeygatecollege.co.uk | www.christletonhigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christleton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 73.2).
- •Christleton High School is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 408.
- •Abbey Gate College is a independent school while Christleton High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abbey Gate College better than Christleton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Christleton High School ranks higher (82.2 vs 73.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbey Gate College and Christleton High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Gate College: 408. Christleton High School: 1,382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Gate College and Christleton High School rank in North West?
Abbey Gate College is 99th of 536 and Christleton High School is 50th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).