We hope that this website will provide you with an insight into the high quality education that your child can expect to receive at The Abbey School. I am confident that you will find it informative and enjoyable to explore.
"Be the Best You Can Be"
Our school motto reflects our educational values. It is inclusive of all that belong to our community and, as such, it is our aim that all members of our school show respect for one another.
At the Abbey School, we place emphasis on the importance of every child having a broad and balanced education which includes a range of experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.
With facilities to suit all ages and abilities, our aim is to provide a wide range of sports and activities that make fitness fun! Our sports halls, 3G pitch and the various clubs and classes that are run at the Abbey Sports Centre serve to create a friendly community that benefits Faversham and the surrounding area.
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The Abbey School is today celebrating a transformational result, having secured “strong standard” and...
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On Thursday 11th December, as part of their cultural curriculum, 163 year 8 walked to St Catherine’s church, where...
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The Abbey School was pleased to welcome Helen Whately MP for a visit on Friday 28th November. During her visit, Ms Whate...
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On a bright and crisp Wednesday afternoon, 14 students trekked to the far end of the field to take part in a tree-planti...
Is your child starting to think about their next steps after Year 11? Join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening at The Abbey School: Thursday 26 November | 5pm - 7.30pm The Abbey School, London Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8RZ - Meet our staff and current Sixth Form students - Find out more about our A-level and vocational courses - Discover our Football and Golf Academies - Explore our facilities and find out more about Sixth Form life at The Abbey School and beyond! There will also be talks in our Main School Hall: 6pm – Sixth Form Talk 6.30pm – Football Academy Talk Book your place and come along to discover what The Abbey School Sixth Form has to offer. https://www.theabbey-that.org.uk/opendays
Year 10 & Year 12 Work Experience Parent Event! Thinking ahead to Work Experience? Join us Thursday 15 October, 5:00–6:00pm for a live online session via Microsoft Teams. We'll cover everything parents and carers need to know, including: Finding and securing a placement Key dates and deadlines Using Unifrog and completing paperwork Safeguarding and staying safe on placement How you can support your child Where to get help and answers to your questions Work Experience takes place in Term 6, but placements and paperwork need to be sorted before the end of March. Please note: You will need to download Microsoft Teams onto your phone, tablet or computer to access the meeting. If you need any IT support, please do get in touch with us. The Teams link will be shared nearer the time. #BeTheBestYouCanBe
Congratulations to Zack on becoming our Golf Academy Captain for 2026-2027. Zack has made excellent progress since joining us and epitomises what a great academy player should be. He has represented us at every schools golf tournament, all school fixtures as well as regularly competing in club competitions and representing Faversham's junior section. Keep up the excellent work and we look forward to seeing your progress and achievements this year. #juniorgolf #golf #golife
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open Morning yesterday! It was fantastic to welcome so many families to The Abbey School. We hope you enjoyed exploring the school, meeting our staff and students, and getting a feel for life at Abbey. If you missed yesterday's event, there's still one more opportunity to visit us! Wednesday 7 October 9:30am–11:00am Book your place by clicking the link below! https://abbey.applicaa.com/events/01a0f79d-b0ab-7b8e-be1d-d2a5e264005f #BeTheBestYouCanBe
If you have recently received an email from info@theabbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk with the subject line TheAbbeySchoolFaversham.PDF you should not click any links contained within the email and delete it immediately.
This is not a genuine email from the school. A mailbox account controlled by the school was recently compromised and used to stage an onward phishing attack.
If you have opened the email, clicked the link or entered any personal or logon information on subsequent web pages, we strongly recommend you reset any associated passwords as a precaution. We take the security of our systems seriously and have already taken action to further improve our cybersecurity measures.
We have also reported the breach of our system to the ICO: ICO Ref: IC-577877-K1S5
Are you considering sending your child to The Abbey School in September 2027? Join us at our Open Mornings for a chance to see our school in action during the school day!
Date: Monday 5th & Wednesday 7th October 2026
Time: 9:30am-11am
What to Expect:
Accessibility & Inclusivity:
We are committed to making The Abbey School accessible for all visitors. Our school offers step-free access and wheelchair-friendly pathways, and on-site parking, including accessible bays. If you have any access requirements for your visit, you can inform us using the application form, or by contacting our school office.
Come and see The Abbey School in action! Book a tour today and experience first-hand why we are the perfect choice for your child’s future.
We are proud to share our latest Ofsted Report, in which we have secured “strong standard” and “expected standard” gradings across almost all criteria! Ofsted, in their new framework, have recognised significant strengths in pupils’ personal development, wellbeing and post-16 provision.
Inspectors judged Personal Development and Wellbeing and Post-16 Provision to be Strong Standard, highlighting the school’s culture of care, high expectations, and effective preparation of students for life beyond school. The Pastoral Team was praised highly, with Inspectors commenting that "Pastoral support is a strength. Pupils trust staff to help them manage worries, and... feel safe and supported". Safeguarding was judged to be Met, confirming that arrangements are effective and that pupils feel safe, supported and confident to seek help when needed.
The inspection also confirmed that Curriculum and Teaching, Attendance and Behaviour, Inclusion, and Leadership and Governance are operating at the Expected Standard. Inspectors recognised a clear and ambitious curriculum, improving behaviour, secure safeguarding systems, and leadership that is reflective, purposeful and accurate in its self-evaluation. Inspectors noted that "the school has been through significant positive change" and that “Leaders demonstrate a deep commitment to their vision for further school improvement".
Our prospectus is currently being updated with the latest information about life at our Sixth Form.
If you have any questions in the meantime or would like further information about joining our Sixth Form, please get in touch with our Director of Sixth Form, who will be happy to help.
ncrouch@abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk