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...
We're just 7 days away from welcoming prospective students, families and carers to The Abbey School Open Evening! Thinking about joining us? Make sure you book onto one of our Principal Talks to hear more about life at The Abbey, our approach to education and how we support every student to "Be the Best They Can Be". Principal Talks: 5:30pm & 6:30pm Thursday 1 October 2026 5pm–8pm London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RZ Spaces are limited, so don't miss out! Book your place: https://www.theabbey-that.org.uk/opendays We can't wait to welcome you!
Places for our Principal's Talks are almost sold out, and our 6:30pm talk is already STANDING ROOM ONLY! If you're planning to join us next Thursday, make sure you register your interest as soon as you can! Thursday 1 October 2026 | 5pm–8pm Principal Talks: 5:30pm & 6:30pm London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RZ Please note: while it is highly likely that seating for our two talks might fully book, there will be ample standing room in the hall at both talks, so please do still join us. We will do our best to provide as much additional seating as possible, and accommodations will be made for those with accessibility requirements.
Personal Development at The Abbey Personal Development at The Abbey is all about preparing our students for life beyond the classroom. This year, we've strengthened the programme with more opportunities to explore relationships, wellbeing, careers, citizenship, financial education, online safety and personal development. Students are encouraged to develop their knowledge, ask questions, reflect on their learning and understand the choices and responsibilities they will face in the wider world. We're also putting student voice at the heart of Personal Development, giving students opportunities to share what they need and what matters to them. From Year 7 through to Sixth Form, our aim is simple: helping students become confident, informed and responsible young people ready for their next steps. #BeTheBestYouCanBe
@doverathleticfcacademy Dover Athletic FC ACADEMY WATCH! A huge congratulations to Academy graduate and now one of our Academy coaches, Luke Baptiste, on reaching an incredible 200 appearances for Dover Athletic! From Academy player to reaching a huge milestone with the club and now helping inspire the next generation. What an achievement! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
Where you can find us
Open Evening
Thursday 1st October 2026 | 5pm-8pm
Are you considering sending your child to The Abbey School in September 2027? Join us at our Open Evening for a chance to take a look around our school!
Date: Thursday 1st October 2026
Time: 5pm - 8pm. Bookable Principal Talks at 5:30pm and 6:30pm
What to Expect:
Tour 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
Visit our classrooms to learn more about our exciting curriculum
Hear from Dr Speller, our Principal, at a number of bookable talks
Principal Talks:
We recommend that all attendees attend one of our Principal Talks, for a chance to hear from our Principal and students about life at The Abbey School, and pre-booking for this portion of the evening is recommended, due to limited space. Booking to attend our Open Day is not compulsory, and you are welcome to attend on the day and tour the school without pre-booking.
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".