The Abbey School, Faversham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Abbey School excels at supporting the whole child, with outstanding pastoral care and extensive enrichment opportunities that help every pupil feel valued and safe. The school's post-16 provision is particularly strong, preparing students exceptionally well for university, apprenticeships and employment. Leaders demonstrate a genuine commitment to removing barriers for disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs, using creative approaches to help all pupils succeed.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development and wellbeing programme with strong pastoral support and extensive extra-curricular activities
- Highly effective post-16 provision with students achieving well and progressing to ambitious destinations
- Strong inclusive culture with innovative support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Positive school environment with fair rules, low bullying concerns, and mutual respect between pupils and staff
- Improving teaching quality and curriculum design helping pupils learn more securely
Areas for Improvement
- Academic achievement in key stages 3 and 4 remains below national averages with slower-than-needed improvement
- Disadvantaged pupils at key stage 4 attain below local and national averages
- Attendance remains below national average, though improving
- Inconsistencies in teaching in a small number of subjects affecting pupil progress
- Need to develop staff expertise further for greater consistency in supporting disadvantaged pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
ADHD Club, sports, creative activities, theatre visits, themed enrichment days, work experience, leadership roles, sports academies
The Abbey School is a strong school that has undergone significant positive change, with particular strengths in personal development, wellbeing, and post-16 provision. However, academic achievement in key stages 3 and 4 remains below national averages and needs further improvement.
At a Glance
40.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
50
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
1,061 pupils
1,226 capacity
165 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Faversham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Faversham
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
13.11243%
Overall absence
38.01802%
Persistent absence
1,110
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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