Welcome from the Principal
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.
Our Ethos
"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.
A Broad and Balanced Education
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.
Sports and Community Facilities
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.
House Points
Latest News
26/03/17 10:36:2617 Mar 2026
The Abbey School celebrates a transformational result following Ofsted inspection
The Abbey School is today celebrating a transformational result, having secured “strong standard” and...
25/12/11 00:00:0011 Dec 2025
Midwinter Concert
On Thursday 11th December, as part of their cultural curriculum, 163 year 8 walked to St Catherine’s church, where...
25/12/02 00:00:002 Dec 2025
Visit from Helen Whateley
The Abbey School was pleased to welcome Helen Whately MP for a visit on Friday 28th November. During her visit, Ms Whate...
25/11/27 00:00:0027 Nov 2025
Tree Planting
On a bright and crisp Wednesday afternoon, 14 students trekked to the far end of the field to take part in a tree-planti...
1 MONTH TO GO until our Sixth Form Open Evening! 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! Visit: https://www.theabbey-that.org.uk/opendays
School Meals just got a new look! We are excited to be partnering with Olive Dining from Term 2, who will be bringing fresh, nutritious and delicious food to our school canteen this year. Olive Dining are passionate about serving high-quality meals made with carefully selected ingredients, and offer a three-week menu cycle with a variety of tasty, balanced meals to keep students fuelled throughout the school day. Keep an eye out for: 🍝 Delicious and nutritious hot food options 🥬 Deli and Grab & Go options featuring salads, sandwiches and baguettes 🥙 Meal Deals, including a main and dessert, also available on Free School Meals 🚰 Olive Dining Water Stations with flavoured water options 🇦🇺 Theme Days throughout the year, exploring dishes from around the world The new catering offer is sure to be a fantastic way to fuel your way through the school day. So why not give Olive a try when you return to school?
Don't miss the deadline! Only a week to go. If your child is starting secondary school in September 2027, remember that applications close on Saturday, 31st October 2026. Make sure to list The Abbey School as your first choice to help secure your place. 💻 Applications can be made via your local authority website. We can't wait to welcome you to The Abbey community next year. #AbbeySchool #TheAbbeySchool #FavershamSchools #SwaleSchools #SecondaryAdmissions #ApplyNow
Where you can find us
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 26th November
Our Sixth Form Open Evening for our September 2027 cohort will take place on Thursday 26th November 2026.
On arrival at our Open Evening, you will be welcomed to our Canteen and Library building, where you will get the chance to:
Speak to our staff and current Sixth Form students to learn about life at The Abbey School
Hear about our A-Level and vocational curriculum
Learn more about our Football and Golf Academies
You will then be welcomed into the Main School Hall to hear more from members of our SLT about our Sixth Form:
6pm: Sixth Form Talk
6:30pm: Football Academy Talk
We'd love to welcome you to The Abbey School, and show you what our Sixth Form has to offer!
Half Term Break!
19th - 30th October
We hope all our students and families have a fantastic half term break!
Enjoy a well-deserved rest and spend some quality time with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to The Abbey School on Monday 2nd November.
Important information for half term:
Phone lines: Our phone lines will be switched off from 2.30pm (Friday 16th October) and will remain off until we return after the break.
Contacting the school: If you need to get in touch, please email info@abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk. Please note that the mailbox will be monitored periodically.
School site: The school site will be closed to all families and visitors for the duration of the half term break.
Have a lovely half term everyone!
The Abbey Ofsted Result
A Transformational Outcome!
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".
Sixth Form Prospectus
Update Coming Soon…
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