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...
Student Shoutouts! 🌟 A huge well done to Grace B, Amelia R, Brielle N and Evelyn-Mai J, who have been featured in last week's Faversham News for their achievements with Faversham Strike Force Pumas! It's brilliant to see their hard work and dedication to football recognised in the local community. We're also celebrating Henry B, who challenged himself to complete the high ropes course during half term! Heights can make Henry nervous, so this was a particularly special achievement. He was incredibly proud of himself afterwards, and rightly so! Well done to all five students! We are very proud of you! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
On Monday 16th November, the whole Abbey School community, from Year 7 through to Sixth Form, alongside all our staff, will be taking part in Odd Socks Day, as part of our activities supporting Anti-Bullying Week 2026 and this year's theme, Break the Silence. Odd Socks Day is a simple but powerful way to celebrate individuality, difference and acceptance. All students and staff are encouraged to wear odd socks alongside their normal school uniform or work attire. There is no need to buy anything new. The message is simple: we are all different, and those differences should be celebrated! Big thanks to Elsie in Year 8 for designing this poster! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
🌹 We Will Remember Them 🌹 Today, on Remembrance Day, The Abbey School community has come together to remember and honour those who served and sacrificed their lives. Throughout the past week, students have marked this important occasion through assemblies, a student-created display at the front of our school and poppy sales. Today, our Student Voice representatives and choir also joined Ospringe Primary School for their Remembrance commemorations. Remembrance is not just about looking back, but about how we choose to live today. Through kindness, compassion and understanding, we can all make a difference. We are incredibly proud of the respect and reflection shown by our students. We will remember them. Lest we forget. 🌹 #BeTheBestYouCanBe
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!
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