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The Abbey School

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The Abbey School

London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RZ

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Pupils
1,110
Ages
11-19
FSM
36.7%
Attainment 8
35.5
Ofsted
Inadequate
May 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
5.4%
Basics 9-5
32.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.8%
EBacc APS
3.17
EBacc 9-5
8.9%
EBacc 9-4
26.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
24.59
A*-A Grades
3.3%
A*-B Grades
23.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available for 2 years

Based on 51 students entered

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About The Abbey School

The Abbey School is a secondary school in Faversham, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.5. The school has around 1,110 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RZ | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Abbey School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — Inadequate
  2. May 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: The Abbey School)
  3. May 2013 — Good (predecessor: The Abbey School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Abbey School

What is The Abbey School's Ofsted rating?
The Abbey School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Abbey School's latest exam results?
The Abbey School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Abbey School located?
The Abbey School is a secondary school in Faversham, Kent (ME13 8RZ).
How many pupils attend The Abbey School?
The Abbey School has around 1,110 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Abbey School with other schools?
View The Abbey School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.