Abbey Court School
Rede Court Road, Strood, ME2 3SP
Age range
3 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
250
Headteacher
Ms Vicky Aspin
Type
Specialist
Ofsted
Outstanding
Local authority
Medway
Sixth form
Yes
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.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Abbey Court School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Abbey Court School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Medway Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Medway Council. Medway school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Medway Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Medway Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Abbey Court School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerAbbey Court School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
Not published
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Abbey Court School
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Resourced provision
Specialisms
- Severe learning difficulty
- Profound and multiple learning difficulty
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Abbey Court School
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Abbey Court School term dates: Abbey Court School term dates
Autumn 1
1 Sep to 23 Oct
Autumn 2
Autumn term 2: 2 Nov to 18 Dec
Spring 1
Spring term 1: 4 Jan to 12 Feb
Spring 2
Spring term 2: 22 Feb to 25 Mar
Summer 1
Summer term 1: 12 Apr to 28 May
Summer 2
Summer term 2: 7 Jun to 21 Jul
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
Staff training days confirmed by Abbey Court School.
- 1 September 2026
- 2 September 2026
- 2 November 2026
- 4 January 2027
- 12 April 2027
Abbey Court School: frequently asked questions
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 Summer 2026.
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