The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 183 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,151
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Denny (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Primary · Very close
St Augustine Academy
Secondary · 339m away
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Secondary · 375m away
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Secondary · 375m away
West Borough Primary School
Primary · 575m away
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 663m away
Bower Grove School
Special school · 905m away
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Simon Stock Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Simon Stock Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Simon Stock Catholic School?
St Simon Stock Catholic School currently has 1,151 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Simon Stock Catholic School take?
St Simon Stock Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Simon Stock Catholic School?
St Simon Stock Catholic School is in Maidstone, ME16 0JP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Simon Stock Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Simon Stock Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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