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The Abbey School Catchment Area

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

The Abbey School is a academy converter secondary school in Faversham, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1110 pupils, and a capacity of 1226 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,110

Pupils

1,226

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

The Abbey School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Abbey School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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 Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kent catchment area documents →

The Abbey School — School Information

Full address
London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RZ
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Free school meals
36.7% of pupils
DfE URN
149893

Other Secondary Schools in Faversham

If The Abbey School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Faversham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Abbey School

Is The Abbey School oversubscribed?

The Abbey School is operating close to its capacity of 1226 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Abbey School?

Admission to The Abbey School is managed by Kent. 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 The Abbey School cover?

The Abbey School is a secondary school in Faversham, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Abbey School?

The Abbey School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.