Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Abbey School

London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RZ
Part of: THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Abbey School
Faversham, ME13 8RZ
1,110 Pupils
1,226 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
36.70% FSM %
574 Boys
536 Girls
About The Abbey School

The Abbey School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–19 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,110 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,226. Current headteacher: Rowland Speller.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Swale
Parliamentary Constituency Faversham and Mid Kent
Ward Watling
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2023
UKPRN 10092583
URN 149893
Data Last Updated 14-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Gladys Enti Chair of Local Governing Body 30/09/2025 30/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Phillipson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/04/2023 — N/A
Edward Coates-Withers Local Governor 21/02/2025 21/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Gladys Enti Local Governor 16/11/2023 16/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Hostead Local Governor 03/04/2024 05/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Helene Keating Local Governor 19/01/2026 19/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Jane Laker Local Governor 21/02/2025 21/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Andrew Massoura Local Governor 24/03/2024 24/03/2028 Elected by parents
Ben Oyewole Local Governor 21/02/2025 21/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Sarah Priest Local Governor 02/06/2023 21/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Frances Rehal Local Governor 01/04/2023 01/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Rowland Speller Local Governor 01/04/2023 01/04/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Ethelbert Road Primary School
0.42 km • Faversham
Other
Ospringe Church of England Primary School
1.06 km • Faversham
Other
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School
1.2 km • Faversham
Other
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
1.37 km • Faversham
Other
Davington Primary School
1.59 km • Faversham
Other
Bysing Wood Primary School
1.59 km • Faversham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Abbey School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Faversham, Kent.
The Abbey School has 1,110 pupils, with a capacity of 1,226.
The Abbey School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Headteacher at The Abbey School is Dr Rowland Speller.
The Abbey School is at London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RZ, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Abbey School: Has a sixth form.
The Abbey School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Dr Rowland Speller
London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RZ
01795532633
www.abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk
Location
ME13 8RZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149893
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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