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.
"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.
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.
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.
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The Abbey School is today celebrating a transformational result, having secured “strong standard” and...
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On Thursday 11th December, as part of their cultural curriculum, 163 year 8 walked to St Catherine’s church, where...
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The Abbey School was pleased to welcome Helen Whately MP for a visit on Friday 28th November. During her visit, Ms Whate...
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On a bright and crisp Wednesday afternoon, 14 students trekked to the far end of the field to take part in a tree-planti...
Inspiring talk on immunology for Year 11 and 13 Science students! Year 11 and 13 Science students welcomed Dr Elisabeth Curling from the School of Biosciences at the University of Kent for an engaging talk on her career in immunology and why the subject is so fascinating. Dr Curling shared her research career, including work on immune suppression with monoclonal antibodies, preventing kidney transplant rejection at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, and producing human interferon in fermenters at Kent. She also spoke about her enjoyment of teaching immunology and physiology to undergraduate students. Students explored the immune system as the body's ready army against pathogens, covering its historical discovery in ancient Athens, physical barriers, inflammation, and the coordinated roles of immune cells such as macrophages, T and B lymphocytes. Students learned about allergies, autoimmunity, vaccines and cutting-edge CAR-T cell therapies for cancer. Interactive elements included identifying cells and microorganisms, and a discussion of how laughter can even boost killer immune cells. Dr Curling highlighted the value of a Biomedical Science degree, which opens doors to careers in the NHS, public health labs, clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, graduate medicine and research. Students left inspired by the real-world applications of immunology and the opportunities available in the biosciences. The school is grateful to Dr Curling for her time and enthusiasm. #BeTheBestYouCanBe
With GCSEs getting closer, now is the perfect time to start building effective revision habits! At our upcoming Year 11 Step Up Evening, our Maths Department will be sharing practical revision tips and strategies to help students prepare confidently for their GCSE exams. Every Year 11 student will receive an Oxford Revise Edexcel GCSE Maths Revision Guide and Practice Book. During the evening, we'll demonstrate how to use these resources effectively, helping parents understand how they can support their child's revision at home. Making revision purposeful and effective Using revision guides and practice questions successfully Building confidence and preparing for GCSE success We look forward to welcoming our Year 11 parents and carers! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
The Abbey School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Cover Supervisor, to start from November 2026. Play an important role in ensuring continuity of learning and supporting students to achieve best outcomes. Build positive relationships with students and encourage good behaviour and participation. Be part of a forward-thinking and inclusive Trust. If you share our passion for providing the best for every child, we would love to hear from you. 📍 Location: Faversham, Kent 📅 Start: November 2026 🔗 Apply now: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149893/EDV-2026-AS-46187
Latest Newsletter! Please click the link below to view our latest newsletter. https://www.theabbey-that.org.uk/_site/data/files/documents/newsletter/202627/612B31BBB6F0A99271C83D39560B92EF.pdf Have a great weekend! #BeTheBestYouCanBe
If you have recently received an email from info@theabbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk with the subject line TheAbbeySchoolFaversham.PDF you should not click any links contained within the email and delete it immediately.
This is not a genuine email from the school. A mailbox account controlled by the school was recently compromised and used to stage an onward phishing attack.
If you have opened the email, clicked the link or entered any personal or logon information on subsequent web pages, we strongly recommend you reset any associated passwords as a precaution. We take the security of our systems seriously and have already taken action to further improve our cybersecurity measures.
We have also reported the breach of our system to the ICO: ICO Ref: IC-577877-K1S5
Are you considering sending your child to The Abbey School in September 2027? Join us at our Open Mornings for a chance to see our school in action during the school day!
Date: Monday 5th & Wednesday 7th October 2026
Time: 9:30am-11am
What to Expect:
Accessibility & Inclusivity:
We are committed to making The Abbey School accessible for all visitors. Our school offers step-free access and wheelchair-friendly pathways, and on-site parking, including accessible bays. If you have any access requirements for your visit, you can inform us using the application form, or by contacting our school office.
Come and see The Abbey School in action! Book a tour today and experience first-hand why we are the perfect choice for your child’s future.
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".
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