The Abbey School is a secondary school in Faversham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Abbey School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RZ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Catrin Woodend |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118831 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1296 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelbert Road Primary School Ethelbert Road , ME13 8SQ | - not rated | 454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane , Ospringe ME13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary of Charity Church of England Junior School Orchard Place , ME13 8AP | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Orchard Place , ME13 8AP | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary of Charity Church of England Infant School Orchard Place , ME13 8AP | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Abbey Place , ME13 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Abbey Place , ME13 7BQ | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brents TEC C/O Resolutions Uk Limited , Standard Quay ME13 7BS | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esland School Units 12-13 , Oare Gunpowder Works ME13 7UD | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lorenden Preparatory School Painters Forstal Road , Painters Forstal ME13 0EN | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.