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Strood, Kent

Abbey Court School

Rede Court Road, Strood, ME2 3SP

Ofsted rating

Outstanding

Inspected 8 March 2023

Pupils

217

Ages

3 to 19

Gender

Mixed

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At a glance

Age range

Ages 3 to 19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

217

Headteacher

Ms Vicky Aspin

Type

Specialist

Ofsted

Outstanding

Local authority

Medway

Sixth form

Yes

Overview

About Abbey Court School

Abbey Court School is a specialist school in Strood, Kent, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a nursery. 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

This is a specialist school. The school's SEND information covers severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.

Getting in

School admissions

Admissions assessment

No separate entrance assessment

Ofsted rating

Outstanding (inspected 8 March 2023)

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How the school is doing

School results & attendance

0%

KS2 results

N/A

A-Level results

Not published

89%

Attendance

100% − absence

48%

Free school meals

Additional needs

SEND

SEND setting

Specialist school

SEND provision

Specialist school: resourced provision capacity 240; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Specialisms

Severe learning difficulties; Profound and multiple learning difficulties

Before and after school

Wraparound & nursery

Nursery

Yes

Breakfast club

Please check with the school

After-school club

Please check with the school

Academic year 2026/27

Abbey Court 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

Check the school website for exact dates and INSET days →
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Answers for parents

Frequently asked

What type of school is Abbey Court School?

Abbey Court School is a maintained specialist school. It admits both boys and girls.

What age range does Abbey Court School cover?

Abbey Court School serves pupils aged 3 to 19.

What SEND support does Abbey Court School offer?

Abbey Court School is a specialist school. Areas of SEND support include severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

What is Abbey Court School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abbey Court School Outstanding after its inspection on 8 March 2023.

Where is Abbey Court School?

Abbey Court School is at Rede Court Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 3SP.

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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