The Abbey School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Abbey School
Address: London Road
Town/City: Faversham
County: Kent
Postcode: ME13 8RZ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01795 532633
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: The Howard Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Howard Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Dr Rowland Speller
Capacity: 1226
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1061 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 40.3%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 149893
DfE Number: 886/4033
UKPRN: 10092583
UPRN: 100062379926
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Swale (E07000113)
Constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent (E14001235)
Electoral Ward: Watling (E05009565)

Easting & Northing: 601241E, 160405N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 18' 28.1" N 0° 53' 9.57" E
Plus Code: 9F328V5P+49

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Edward John Coates-Withers - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 February 2029.
  • Gladys Enti - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Gladys Enti - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 November 2027.
  • Mrs Helene Keating - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Jane Laker - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 February 2029.
  • Dr Andrew Nicholas Massoura - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Ben Oyewole - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 February 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Phillipson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2023.
  • Sarah Harriet Priest - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 September 2025.
  • Frances Rehal - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2027.
  • Dr Rowland Speller - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 April 2027.