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...
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 tomorrow (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 look forward to seeing you all in November. #BeTheBestYouCanBe
WOW! WHAT AN EVENING AT THE ABBEY! 📚 YEAR 11 STEP UP EVENING 2026 🎓 What a fantastic turnout last night as we welcomed so many of our Year 11 students and their families for an evening dedicated to GCSE success! This wasn't an evening of simply listening to advice: it was about getting involved, learning together and putting revision into practice! Families took part in three interactive workshops across English, Maths and Science, working alongside our fantastic teachers to explore practical revision techniques and discover how best to support learning at home. Every attending student also collected their Year 11 Revision Bundle, packed with over £30 worth of resources, including GCSE revision guides, study skills materials and planning tools to help them prepare for their November mock examinations and beyond. A huge thank you to all the families who joined us, to our brilliant staff for delivering such valuable workshops and, of course, to our Year 11 students for embracing the opportunities ahead. With mock examinations beginning on 9 November, the message is simple: small steps, consistent revision and working together can make a real difference. Year 11, we're behind you every step of the way!
Last Thursday, our Media students enjoyed an exciting trip to Harry Potter Studios! Students explored the incredible sets, props and costumes behind the famous films and took part in an activity learning about camera work and how filming techniques help bring stories to life. It was a fantastic opportunity to develop their Media knowledge, discover the magic behind the movies and gain inspiration for their own studies! A huge thank you to all the staff members who supported the trip and helped make it such a fantastic experience for our students! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
Where you can find us
Security Notice
Phishing email warning
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
Open Mornings
Take a Tour of Our School!
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:
- Get a guided tour of our school grounds, and get a taste of the fantastic facilities we have on site
- Speak to our staff and students to hear about life at The Abbey School
- See our exciting curriculum in action as you visit some of our classrooms
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.
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