Abbey Gate College

Abbey Gate College in Chester has announced a number of new bursaries aimed at widening access to its sixth form, The Chester Standard has reported.

Abbey Gate College is an independent school for pupils aged from four to 18 years.

The school has partnered with the Dr Robert Oldfield Charity, which is dedicated to improving education opportunities for young people in the Chester area.

The charity is funding four new bursaries to help cover school fees for Abbey Gate’s sixth form. The bursaries will be means-tested with geographical criteria.

Abbey Gate College’s head Craig Jenkinson said: “I am delighted that the Dr Robert Oldfield Charity has generously agreed to offer these four bursaries, giving more students in our region the opportunity to thrive in our college’s unique and nurturing sixth form environment.

“Here at Abbey Gate College we focus on developing each student’s self-confidence and sense of purpose, alongside excellent academic outcomes, to give them the strongest and most authentic foundation for their future aspirations and ambitions.”