Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School vs The Abbey School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Faversham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,156 students
The Abbey School
Faversham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,061 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Faversham, South East | The Abbey School Faversham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 679 | #587 of 679 |
| National rank | #203 of 4,090 | #3606 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,156 | 1,061 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,156 | 1,061 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 40.3% |
| Capacity filled | 115.6% | 86.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 65.1 | 35.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 87.2% | 32.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.3% | 50.7% |
| EBacc average points | 6.07 | 3.18 |
| A level points per entry | 38.0 | 24.6 |
| town | Faversham | Faversham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk | www.abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.4 vs 19.3).
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,156 students compared with 1,061.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School better than The Abbey School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School ranks higher (92.4 vs 19.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and The Abbey School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Faversham and Faversham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School: 1,156. The Abbey School: 1,061. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and The Abbey School rank in South East?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is 62nd of 679 and The Abbey School is 587th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).