Best 3 Secondary schools in Faversham – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Secondary) in Faversham; The Abbey School (Secondary) in Faversham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and The Abbey School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Faversham, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School), published Apr 2023. The lowest is 4 (The Abbey School), published Aug 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Apr 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 2,200, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Trust Faversham and The Howard Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School ME13 7BQ	The Abbey School ME13 8RZ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Faversham Kent ME13 7BQ	Faversham Kent ME13 8RZ
Latest Ofsted	2 27 Apr 2023	4 25 Aug 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1000	1226
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Trust Faversham	The Howard Academy Trust
Website	www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk	www.abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk
Telephone	01795533132	01795532633
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

ME13 7BQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Faversham
Kent
ME13 7BQ
Ofsted: 2 27 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Trust Faversham
Website: www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01795533132

The Abbey School

ME13 8RZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Faversham
Kent
ME13 8RZ
Ofsted: 4 25 Aug 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Howard Academy Trust
Website: www.abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk
Telephone: 01795532633

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.