Is St Simon Stock Catholic School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 39th of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Simon Stock Catholic School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Simon Stock Catholic School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42 (England: 46.2). 31.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Simon Stock Catholic School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Simon Stock Catholic School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Simon Stock Catholic School

Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 0JP

Local ranking39th of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1140

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 31.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 59.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 176

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 91.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Higher education: 47.0%
Apprenticeships: 10.0%
Employment: 26.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

25.0

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

25.7

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

116

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.1
16-18 Cohort: 259

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1151
Boys: 617 (54%)
Girls: 531 (46%)
Capacity: 1140 (101% full)
SEND: 16.9%
FSM Eligible: 16.5%
EAL: 18.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.5%
SEN Support: 12.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 60.3
Budget per Pupil: £5,885/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.9%
White Other: 11.3%
Black African: 6.7%
Asian Indian: 6.1%
Mixed Other: 5.8%
Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%

57.9%

White British

11.3%

White Other

6.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01622754551

reception@ssscs.co.uk

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Oakwood Park

Maidstone, South East

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Administrative

URN: 140537
UKPRN: 10044507
Establishment No.: 5432
Trust: KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP

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