The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.5 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.5
8.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.43
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
11% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,110
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 36.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Dr Rowland Speller
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
London Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEthelbert Road Primary School
Primary · 415m away
Ospringe Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bysing Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Davington Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Esland School
Independent · 2.0km away
Lorenden Preparatory School
Independent · 2.2km away
Luddenham School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Abbey School?
The Abbey School currently has 1,110 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Abbey School take?
The Abbey School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Abbey School?
The Abbey School is in Faversham, ME13 8RZ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Abbey School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Abbey School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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