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...
A big thank you to Mountain Warehouse in Canterbury for their generous support of our students preparing for next year's ski trip! The store has kindly offered our students an exclusive 20% discount on their purchases, helping families get ready for this exciting adventure. We really appreciate Mountain Warehouse's generosity and support in helping make the preparations for the trip that little bit easier. Thank you for supporting The Abbey School! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
A massive congratulations to Elsie H-G and some of our TA - Miss Freelove, Miss Taylor and Mr Keating who used the half term to engage in active citizenship by a sponsored 21K walk for our charity, Charlie's Promise. We look forward to documenting more events that students and staff have organised and will go towards our total for the charity. This is Elsie's account: "I recently took on the challenge of walking 21km alongside my mum Mrs Hanagan and other TA's Miss Freelove, Miss Taylor and Mr Keating to raise money for Charlie's Promise. We started our walk at The Abbey School in Faversham, walking around the outskirts of Faversham, heading to Eastling , painters forstal before making our way back to school to complete the 21km challenge. It was a fantastic achievement, and although it was a long walk, it was all worthwhile knowing we were raising money for such a special cause. I am really proud to have raised £300 for Charlie's Promise and would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported me and donated, as well as to everyone who took part in the walk. It was a great experience, and I am delighted that we could help raise money for such an important charity!"
Latest Newsletter Please scan the QR code to view our latest newsletter or head over to our school website! Have a great weekend! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
We are incredibly proud of nine of our Football Academy students who reached an exciting milestone during the half-term break, making their first-team debuts for Dover Athletic! The boys were given the fantastic opportunity to represent the club's senior team in their fixture against Folkestone, marking a huge achievement in their footballing journeys. Making the step up to senior football is a brilliant accomplishment and reflects the hard work, commitment and dedication the students have shown both on and off the pitch. Everyone at The Abbey School is extremely proud of their achievement and we look forward to following their progress and seeing what the future holds for them. Congratulations to all nine players on this fantastic achievement! #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