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...
6 WEEKS TO GO – WORK EXPERIENCE COUNTDOWN! The countdown is on for our Year 10 and Year 12 students to get their work experience placements organised before the end of term! Students have now attended their work experience launch assemblies, and we also held our parent information evening at the end of last term. Now it's time to turn those plans into action! What do students need to do? Find a placement – Start contacting local businesses, employers and organisations to explore opportunities. Secure an agreement – Once an employer agrees to offer you a placement, collect the information needed for your application. Log into Unifrog – Access the Placements tool and enter your placement details, including the employer's contact information. Submit your placement – Make sure all the required information about the workplace (business name, contact name, contact number postal address, email address) is completed so the school can begin the necessary checks and approval process. Keep checking your progress – Respond promptly to any requests for further information. Our goal is for 70% of students to have their placements arranged by the end of Term 2! Work experience takes place 28th June – 2nd July 2027, but securing placements early gives everyone the best opportunity to find something meaningful and exciting. Students who are struggling to find a placement should speak to the Careers Team (Mrs S. Priestley and Mrs G. Bevan) as soon as possible. Six weeks. One goal. Let's get those placements secured! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
The English Department is delighted to offer Year 10 students the opportunity to attend Poetry Live! at the Emmanuel Centre, London, on Friday 26th February 2027. As you are aware, students will sit their GCSE English Literature examination in May 2027. This exciting event is specifically designed to support students with their preparation for Literature Paper 2, helping to deepen their understanding of the poetry they will study as part of the GCSE course. Poetry Live! is a unique and inspiring educational experience that brings together some of the UK's leading contemporary poets whose work features on the GCSE English Literature syllabus. Students will have the invaluable opportunity to hear the poets read and discuss their own work, gaining first-hand insight into the themes, ideas and inspirations behind the poems. The event also includes sessions led by experienced examiners, offering expert guidance on how to approach poetry analysis and examination questions successfully. Tickets are now available to purchase via Arbor at a cost of £35.93. We have secured 69 places, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment. Further information, including details of travel arrangements and the itinerary for the day, will be shared next term. We are confident that this will be a memorable and highly beneficial experience, enhancing students' appreciation of poetry while providing valuable support for their GCSE studies. Any questions regarding the trip, please contact the trip lead Mr Crewe! #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