217
Pupils · 2024/25
25%
EAL · 2024/25
37%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 08/03/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityMedway
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Abbey Court Foundation Special School · All-through · Medway
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
217
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
25%
FSM eligible
48%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
37%
Contact
Address
Rede Court Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3SP
Local authority
Medway
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 217 | 6.3 | 100% | 25% | 48% | 11% | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 205 | 6.1 | 100% | 25% | 45% | 11% | 32% |
| 2022/23 | 197 | 6.6 | 100% | 24% | 39% | 12% | 41% |
| 2021/22 | 185 | 6.4 | 100% | 25% | 36% | 13% | 39% |
| 2020/21 | 190 | 6.7 | 100% | 22% | 28% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 166 | 7.1 | 100% | 20% | 30% | 8% | 23% |
| 2017/18 | 145 | 7.0 | 100% | 19% | 29% | 8% | 20% |
| 2016/17 | 141 | 7.4 | 100% | 18% | 34% | 8% | 21% |
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