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  • user warning: Table './abbeygate/cache_filter' is marked as crashed and should be repaired query: UPDATE cache_filter SET data = '<!--paging_filter--><p>\nAt Abbey Gate College we operate a clear and fair system of selective entry at various ages, dependent upon places available. In addition to our formal events inviting visitors to College, such as Open Day, we encourage prospective parents and pupils to make a personal visit to see the College in action. <br />\nUsual points of entry into the Senior School are at Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+), and into the Lower Sixth. In our Junior School entry is usually at Reception age but applications at all ages are welcomed wherever places are available.\n</p>\n<p>\nA limited number of Bursaries are available at age 11 upwards. Academic and sports awards are offered at 11+ and are means tested. There are two prestigious musical scholarships offered each year in Year 7. The Daphne Herbert Choral Scholarship and a Music Exhibition are awarded following audition. Contact Admissions for further details.\n</p>\n<p>\n<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />\nThe deadline for music scholarship applications is Friday 14th January 2011 and the auditions will take place on Wednesday 19th January 2011.\n</p>\n<p>\nThe deadline for the Sports Awards is Wednesday 19th January 2011.  The Sports Awards Test will take place on Monday 24th January 2011 after the entrance examination.\n</p>\n<p>\n<strong>Senior School</strong><br />\n11+ Entry: <br />\nTaster Days for Year 6 are offered towards the end of the Autumn Term:- </p>\n<p>Tuesday 9th November and Thursday 18th November 2010 </p>\n<p>Entrance Examination: Monday 24th January 2011 (for entry September 2011)</p>\n<p>All candidates are assessed in Mathematics, English, Verbal/Non Verbal Reasoning and undergo an information interview with senior staff. Places are offered based on these results in conjunction with a reference from the current school. </p>\n<p><strong>13+ Entry:<br />\n</strong>Entrance Examination: Monday 24th January 2011 (for entry September 2011) </p>\n<p>As with all other age groups assessments are made in English, Mathematics and Science and include an interview, reference from current school and a copy of the last full school report. </p>\n<p><strong>Sixth Form:</strong><br />\nPlaces are made subject to satisfactory GCSE results (a minimum of 6 subjects at C and above), an interview and a sound reference from current school. </p>\n<p>Sixth Form Information Evening: Thursday 18th November 2010 at 7pm </p>\n<p><strong>Aldford<br />\n</strong>Assessments for Reception (with limited places) are made in January each year and will be held on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th January 2011. </p>\n<p>At all other ages, assessments are held in Mathematics and English and are carried out over a day in school, so that we can observe the children in a broader environment. </p>\n<p>For information regarding Admissions, please contact Mrs Su Boyd our Admissions Secretary and Registrar on 01244 332077 or email <a href=\"mailto:su.boyd@abbeygatecollege.co.uk\">su.boyd@abbeygatecollege.co.uk</a>.\n</p>\n', created = 1328512813, expire = 1328599213, headers = '' WHERE cid = '3:36c533ca786801e622bd033a88bcb124' in /home/public_html/sd1dev.co.uk/public/abbeygate/includes/database.mysql.inc on line 172.
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At Abbey Gate College we operate a clear and fair system of selective entry at various ages, dependent upon places available. In addition to our formal events inviting visitors to College, such as Open Day, we encourage prospective parents and pupils to make a personal visit to see the College in action.
Usual points of entry into the Senior School are at Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+), and into the Lower Sixth. In our Junior School entry is usually at Reception age but applications at all ages are welcomed wherever places are available.

A limited number of Bursaries are available at age 11 upwards. Academic and sports awards are offered at 11+ and are means tested. There are two prestigious musical scholarships offered each year in Year 7. The Daphne Herbert Choral Scholarship and a Music Exhibition are awarded following audition. Contact Admissions for further details.

Scholarships
The deadline for music scholarship applications is Friday 14th January 2011 and the auditions will take place on Wednesday 19th January 2011.

The deadline for the Sports Awards is Wednesday 19th January 2011.  The Sports Awards Test will take place on Monday 24th January 2011 after the entrance examination.

Senior School
11+ Entry:
Taster Days for Year 6 are offered towards the end of the Autumn Term:-

Tuesday 9th November and Thursday 18th November 2010

Entrance Examination: Monday 24th January 2011 (for entry September 2011)

All candidates are assessed in Mathematics, English, Verbal/Non Verbal Reasoning and undergo an information interview with senior staff. Places are offered based on these results in conjunction with a reference from the current school.

13+ Entry:
Entrance Examination: Monday 24th January 2011 (for entry September 2011)

As with all other age groups assessments are made in English, Mathematics and Science and include an interview, reference from current school and a copy of the last full school report.

Sixth Form:
Places are made subject to satisfactory GCSE results (a minimum of 6 subjects at C and above), an interview and a sound reference from current school.

Sixth Form Information Evening: Thursday 18th November 2010 at 7pm

Aldford
Assessments for Reception (with limited places) are made in January each year and will be held on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th January 2011.

At all other ages, assessments are held in Mathematics and English and are carried out over a day in school, so that we can observe the children in a broader environment.

For information regarding Admissions, please contact Mrs Su Boyd our Admissions Secretary and Registrar on 01244 332077 or email su.boyd@abbeygatecollege.co.uk.

Latest News

GCSE Success

College pupils are smiling in the summer sunshine after receiving their results.

A Level Exam Success

A level students have achieved highly once again.

A week of Evensong at Westminster Abbey

The Chapel Choir led Evensong at the Abbey to over 600 visitors every evening.

The Geography Department return from Switzerland

Another successful Geography visit has returned from the Swiss Alps.  Read more on the blog - www.agcoutandabout.blogspot.com

Shakespeare in the College grounds

The Key Stage 3 Drama group performed Hamlet in front of pupils, parents and teachers

Under 11 Cricket team reach the final

After fine performances the Under 11's just miss out in the final of the ISA North Cricket tournament

Hastings win Sports Day.....just

Hastings won the first College Sports Day under the new House system, but only just.

Athletes succeed in the Lancashire sunshine

College athletes performed fantastically well on a hot day in Wigan.