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
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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...
Less than two weeks to go until our Sixth Form Open Evening! Join us 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 We'll be holding two talks on the evening: 6pm: Sixth Form Talk 6:30pm: Football Academy Talk 🔗 Make sure you register your attendance by visiting the pinned post at the top of our page, or by heading to our website. We look forward to welcoming you!
Weekly Newsletter! Please scan the QR code to view our latest newsletter. Have a great weekend! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
Important Notice – Microsoft Service Disruption Please be aware that Microsoft is currently experiencing widespread technical difficulties today, which may affect our ability to access emails and respond to messages. If you need to contact the school, please call us by phone. However, please be aware that you may not receive an immediate response to emails today. As a result, our phone lines may be busier than usual, so we kindly ask for your patience. The school remains open as usual and will continue to operate normally. Thank you for your understanding. #BeTheBestYouCanBe
Year 10 your revision goodie bag is waiting! Join us for our Step Up Evening on Wednesday 9 December, 5:00–7:30pm, starting in the Hall. Get ready for English Literature GCSE exams in summer 2027, with practical English, Maths, Science, revision and wellbeing workshops for students and parents/carers. 🎁 Students attending will take home four English Literature revision guides, revision essentials, sweets and biscuits! 🛍 Parents/carers who complete the workshops and submit their ticked postcard can enter our draw to win one of four £50 Love2shop vouchers. Parent/carer unable to attend? You can still come! Students may attend with a friend's parent/carer where agreed at home, or independently if they let school know in advance and have safe arrangements for getting to and from the event. 👉 Sign up by scanning the QR code! Please submit one response per Year 10 student. We look forward to seeing you! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
Where you can find us
Important Notice
Microsoft Service Disruption
Please be aware that Microsoft is currently experiencing widespread technical difficulties today, which may affect our ability to access emails and respond to messages.
If you need to contact the school, please call us by phone. However, please be aware that you may not receive an immediate response to emails today.
As a result, our phone lines may be busier than usual, so we kindly ask for your patience.
The school remains open as usual and will continue to operate normally.
Thank you for your understanding.
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!
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