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Abbey Court Foundation Special School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Abbey Court Foundation Special School is a community special not applicable school in Rochester, Medway , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 217 pupils, and a capacity of 233 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–19

Age range

217

Pupils

233

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2012

Abbey Court Foundation Special School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Abbey Court Foundation Special School is set by Medway and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Abbey Court Foundation Special School — School Information

Full address
Rede Court Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3SP
Local authority
Medway
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–19 years
Free school meals
46.3% of pupils
DfE URN
119052

Other Not applicable Schools in Rochester

If Abbey Court Foundation Special School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Rochester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Abbey Court Foundation Special School

Is Abbey Court Foundation Special School oversubscribed?

Abbey Court Foundation Special School is operating close to its capacity of 233 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Abbey Court Foundation Special School?

Admission to Abbey Court Foundation Special School is managed by Medway. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Abbey Court Foundation Special School cover?

Abbey Court Foundation Special School is a not applicable school in Rochester, Medway, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Abbey Court Foundation Special School?

Abbey Court Foundation Special School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.