The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.0
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 953
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 12.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ryan Royston
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmValley Park School
Secondary · 395m away
Invicta Grammar School
Secondary · 602m away
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Primary · 828m away
Maidstone Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Leigh Academy Bearsted
Primary · 1.4km away
Leigh Academy Snowfields
Free school · Grammar · 1.4km away
Park Way Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
South Borough Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is School of Science and Technology Maidstone a selective school?
No. School of Science and Technology Maidstone is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is School of Science and Technology Maidstone's Ofsted rating?
School of Science and Technology Maidstone was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend School of Science and Technology Maidstone?
School of Science and Technology Maidstone currently has 953 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does School of Science and Technology Maidstone take?
School of Science and Technology Maidstone caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is School of Science and Technology Maidstone?
School of Science and Technology Maidstone is in Maidstone, ME14 5GQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does School of Science and Technology Maidstone have a sixth form?
No, School of Science and Technology Maidstone does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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