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...
Just a reminder: The Abbey School will be closing on a phased dismissal from 13:20pm – 13:40pm on Thursday 1st October to allow preparations to take place for Open Evening. Students will attend registration and periods 1 – 3b Lunch as normal, afternoon registration will take place before dismissal. Students will still be able to go to the dining hall for lunch. Buses and taxi companies have been notified. Students selected to help on the evening should aim to arrive back at school by 4:30pm on the evening of Thursday 1st and report to Mr Youard/Mr Wren on the first floor of S block. The evening should be concluded by approximately 8.00pm when students can be collected from the Sports Hall. Students MUST sign out with the departments they are supporting. #BeTheBestYouCanBe
Join us for our Year 11 Step Up Evening, where every student who attends will receive a bundle of English, Maths and Science revision guides worth at least £30. Students and parents will rotate through three practical workshops, learning how to use the guides effectively and prepare successfully for the November mock examinations. Complete all three workshops to enter our prize draw, with four £50 Amazon vouchers to be won! Wednesday 14 October 5:30–6:35pm Year 11 students should attend with a parent or carer. Please book your place through SchoolCloud which is linked below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/qcaeXdp8BM #BeTheBestYouCanBe
We absolutely love this, Martin! Thank you for sharing what our students are doing and, more importantly, for inspiring them with your visit in the first place. It means a lot to see how much they have taken Charlie's story and the 21 for 21 challenge to heart - and they are only just getting started! As you know, we're encouraging all of our students to be active citizens and to aim to raise at least £21 each whether that's through 21 acts of kindness, 21 laps, 21 cakes, 21 books or something completely of their own! And, as you can see, we're already off to a flying start, with Olivia L in Year 8 raising a fantastic amount through her own 21 challenge this weekend. We'll be sharing her full story in this week's newsletter. If parents, carers, family members, friends or neighbours would simply like to make a donation on behalf of an Abbey student, you can donate directly to our main Abbey School 21 for 21 page below. Click the link to see how much we've raised so far and help us push that total even higher! https://www.justgiving.com/team/abbeyschoolfaversham21421 If your child is planning their own 21 for 21 challenge, you can also set up a separate JustGiving fundraising page for them and then link that page to our Abbey School team. They can share their own page with family and friends and keep track of their individual fundraising, while everything they raise contributes towards our overall school campaign total. We'll share simple instructions with parents and carers this week explaining exactly how to set this up and link your child's page to ours. We can't wait to see what our students come up with. Let's see what The Abbey community can do with 21! #21forCharlie
Geography Fieldwork in Herne Bay! Our Geography students swapped the classroom for the seaside as they headed to Herne Bay for two fantastic days of hands-on fieldwork! Students investigated how coastal management affects natural processes and explored whether there is evidence of decline along Mortimer Street. They completed Environmental Quality Surveys, created land-use maps and collected data that will now be analysed back in the classroom. It was brilliant to see students putting their classroom knowledge into practice and developing the fieldwork skills they'll need for their upcoming mock and summer exams. There were plenty of long walks, lots of learning, some beautiful seaside weather and, of course, one very cheeky seagull who decided a teacher's lunch looked far too tempting! Well done to all our students for their enthusiasm, excellent behaviour and hard work throughout! #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".