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...
SAVE THE DATE - YEAR 10 STEP UP EVENING Wednesday 9 December 2026 The next chapter starts here – and we'd love our families to be part of it! "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." – Macbeth "We are members of one body." – An Inspector Calls "I will honour Christmas in my heart." – A Christmas Carol "Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!" – Ozymandias Year 10, it's time to Step Up! With GCSE English Literature examinations taking place this summer, we are looking forward to welcoming our Year 10 students and their parents and carers to a special Step Up Evening. As our students prepare for this important stage of their GCSE journey, we want to bring school and home together to help them build confidence, strengthen their knowledge and develop effective revision habits. Parents and carers, we'd really love you to join us! We know that supporting GCSE revision at home can sometimes feel a little daunting, particularly when the subjects, texts and examination expectations may be unfamiliar. But you don't need to be an expert to make a difference. Your encouragement, interest and support can be incredibly valuable. The evening will have a particular focus on GCSE English Literature, exploring the key texts and how students can prepare effectively for their examinations. We also hope to include some additional guidance from Maths and Science, helping families support revision across the core subjects. We are also planning to offer an English Literature revision bundle to support students as they take greater ownership of their learning and preparation at home. Our aim is simple: to help every Year 10 student take the next step towards their summer examinations, with school and family working together. We would love you to come along with your child, find out more about their learning and share in this important part of their GCSE journey. Further details, including timings and arrangements for the evening, will follow soon. For now, please pop Wednesday 9 December in your diary. We look forward to welcoming you! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
Exciting Upgrades to The Abbey School Canteen! We're delighted to share the fantastic upgrades made to our school canteen! The Abbey School has partnered with Olive Dining to bring exciting improvements to our dining experience! But that's not all, Olive Dining has also generously provided every student with their very own water bottle! A huge thank you to Olive Dining and everyone involved in making these changes possible! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
Join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening at The Abbey School 📆 Thursday 26 November | 5pm - 7.30pm 📍 The Abbey School, London Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8RZ - Meet our staff and current Sixth Form students - Find out more about our A-level and vocational courses - Discover our Football and Golf Academies - Explore our facilities and find out more about Sixth Form life at The Abbey School and beyond! There will also be talks in our Main School Hall: 🗨 6pm – Sixth Form Talk 6.30pm – Football Academy Talk Book your place and come along to discover what The Abbey School Sixth Form has to offer! Visit the Abbey School website for more details or to book!
Before the half-term break, our students spent some lovely time out and about with Freddie, our much-loved therapy dog, enjoying the autumn weather and collecting conkers! These little moments are a wonderful opportunity for students to enjoy some fresh air, connect with Freddie and take a break from the busy school day. Freddie brings so much joy to our school, and it's fantastic to see the special bond he shares with the students who spend time with him. #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