Abbey Gate College vs Tiferes
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 54 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
Tiferes
Salford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
387 students
| Measure | Abbey Gate College Chester, North West | Tiferes Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 536 | #271 of 536 |
| National rank | #866 of 4,090 | #2287 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 408 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 387 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.0 | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 39.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.2% | 50% |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | – |
| town | Chester | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abbeygatecollege.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Abbey Gate College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 43.8).
- •Abbey Gate College is the larger school with 408 students compared with 387.
- •Abbey Gate College is co-educational and Tiferes is girls.
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 Tiferes?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Gate College ranks higher (73.2 vs 43.8 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 Tiferes?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Chester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Gate College: 408. Tiferes: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Gate College and Tiferes rank in North West?
Abbey Gate College is 99th of 536 and Tiferes is 271st of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).