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The Abbey School

Academy converter · Faversham · ME13 8RZ

Ages 11–19 · 1,061 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

37.2

Overall absence

13.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-13

Category of concern

SWK

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.56
−20+2
Attainment 837.2
English & maths grade 5+27%
English & maths grade 4+48%
EBacc entry48%

EBacc APS: 3.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence13.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)40.7%
Unauthorised6.3%
Authorised absence
6.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
8.9%
Enrolments in measure
1,082

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

1,061 pupils · 1,226 places

Pupils on roll
1,061
Boys / girls
544 / 517
School capacity
1,226
Capacity fill
1,061 / 1,226 (87%)
Free school meals
40.3%
FSM pupils
380
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Howard Academy Trust
Headteacher
Dr Rowland Speller

Location

Address
London Road
Postcode
ME13 8RZ
Town
Faversham
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Swale
Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Resourced provision
Resourced provision and SEN unit
Resourced places
43 on roll / 44 capacity
SEN unit places
43 on roll / 44 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Faversham, Kent, 1,061 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy. Free school meals: 40.3%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Faversham
14
Secondary schools in Faversham
2
Academies among open schools in Faversham
57% (8)
Open schools in ME13
15
Secondary in ME13
2
Open schools in Kent LA
713
Secondary in Kent LA
100

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in FavershamNear ME13

  • Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Faversham · ME13 7BQ · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att863.2
    • P80.1
    • EM5+88%
    • Absence6.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • Ethelbert Road Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Faversham · ME13 8SQ · Kent

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence3.5%
    • FSM4.3%

    0.3 miles away

  • Bysing Wood Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence8.3%
    • FSM53.3%

    1.0 miles away

  • Davington Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Faversham · ME13 7EQ · Kent

    Ages 5–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM23.4%

    1.0 miles away

  • Luddenham School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Faversham · ME13 0TE · Kent

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM30.0%

    1.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Dr Rowland Speller
Telephone
01795532633
Website
www.abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk

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