The Abbey School

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!

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