The Abbey School
London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RZ
Age range
Ages 11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1110
Headteacher
Dr Rowland Speller
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Inadequate
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About The Abbey School
The Abbey School is a secondary academy in Faversham, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers autism. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Not published
Attendance
Not published
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 44; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
Autism
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Abbey School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Contact The Abbey School
Local help for families near The Abbey School
Tutors & 11+
Vetted tutors serving Faversham and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
Coming soonClubs & activities
Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near Faversham.
Coming soonParent services
Childminders, SEND support, family therapists and practical help for Kent parents.
Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is The Abbey School?
The Abbey School is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does The Abbey School cover?
The Abbey School serves pupils aged 11 to 19.
What SEND support does The Abbey School offer?
The Abbey School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include autism.
What is The Abbey School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Abbey School Inadequate after its inspection on 13 January 2026.
Where is The Abbey School?
The Abbey School is at London Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8RZ.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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