Abbey Gate College vs The King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 4.8 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
The King's School
Chester · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
1,170 students
| Measure | Abbey Gate College Chester, North West | The King's School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 536 | #419 of 536 |
| National rank | #866 of 4,090 | #3426 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 408 | 1,170 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 1,170 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.0 | 19.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.2% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | 0.72 |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | 46.5 |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abbeygatecollege.co.uk | www.kingschester.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey Gate College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 21.5).
- •The King's School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 408.
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 The King's School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Gate College ranks higher (73.2 vs 21.5 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 The King's School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Gate College: 408. The King's School: 1,170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Gate College and The King's School rank in North West?
Abbey Gate College is 99th of 536 and The King's School is 419th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).