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The Abbey School
London Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8RZ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.9 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,110
Capacity
1,226
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.5, the school is performing in the top 93% nationally, but only 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. The Ofsted rating is Inadequate, which raises concerns about the overall quality of education and support provided. Parents should consider these factors carefully when evaluating the school for their children.
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Last inspected: 11 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.5 | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 51% | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 45% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
White Other6.3%
Black African5.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.30717, 0.88582 · ME13 8RZ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN149893
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Abbey School rated by Ofsted?
The Abbey School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 May 2022.
Is The Abbey School a good school?
The Abbey School scores 2.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Abbey School in GCSEs?
The Abbey School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.5. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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