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Primary schools in Faversham.

Every state primary, infant and junior school in Faversham, Kent. 12 schools with Ofsted ratings, admissions and contact details.

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About schools in Faversham

Faversham has 15 schools listed on Schools in Kent, across every stage of a child's education, from nursery and reception through to sixth form. Families here can choose between 13 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 1 grammar school, 1 independent school and 1 school with dedicated SEND provision such as a specialist setting, SEN unit or resourced provision, giving parents genuine flexibility whether they are moving to the area or simply weighing up next steps. Many schools in Faversham publish SEND information. Support varies by school, so check each school's SEND section and speak to the SENCO about your child's needs. Ofsted currently rates 100% of inspected schools in Faversham as Good or Outstanding, including 4 judged Outstanding.

Local highlights include Ethelbert Road Primary School, Hernhill CofE Primary School and Sheldwich Primary School. You will also find 2 schools with a sixth form and Kent Test grammar options within Faversham, which is useful if you are planning for the longer term. Use the interactive map to see catchment areas at a glance, filter by phase, or open any school for admissions, results, term dates, contact details and the latest Ofsted or ISI report. Every entry is independent and free to browse.

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Parent FAQs

How many schools are there in Faversham?

There are 15 schools in Faversham covering 13 primary, 1 secondary, 1 grammar and 1 independent.

Which are the best-rated schools in Faversham?

Ofsted has judged 4 schools in Faversham as Outstanding: Ethelbert Road Primary School, Hernhill CofE Primary School, Sheldwich Primary School and St Mary of Charity CofE Primary School. Around 100% of inspected schools are rated Good or Outstanding overall.

Are there grammar schools in Faversham?

Yes — Faversham has 1 selective grammar school (Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School). Entry is via the Kent Test, usually taken in Year 6.

How do school catchment areas work in Faversham?

Kent County Council does not use strict catchment areas for most community schools. Distance from home to the school is one of several oversubscription criteria, alongside siblings, looked-after status and, for faith schools, religious criteria. Always check each school's individual admissions policy.

Can I compare schools in Faversham side by side?

Yes. Tap "Add to compare" on any school card to line up Ofsted ratings, results, pupil numbers, admissions and facilities on our compare page.

Do Faversham children go to secondary school in Canterbury?

Some do. Faversham is a short train or road journey from Canterbury, and both Canterbury and Sittingbourne schools appear regularly on Faversham families' preference lists alongside local provision. Each school applies its own distance and criteria rules.

Is there selective provision in Faversham?

Swale has selective provision available to local families, and Faversham is also within travelling distance of grammar schools in Canterbury. Entry to all Kent grammar schools is through the Kent Test.