Is School of Science and Technology Maidstone a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 24 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 62nd of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are School of Science and Technology Maidstone's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at School of Science and Technology Maidstone averaged an Attainment 8 score of 49.1 (England: 46.2). 48.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at School of Science and Technology Maidstone?

Applications for Year 7 places at School of Science and Technology Maidstone starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. 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 2028 (or the next working day).

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School of Science and Technology Maidstone

New Cut Road, Maidstone, ME14 5GQ

Local ranking62nd of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 24 January 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 49.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 48.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 78.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 188

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 953
Boys: 673 (64%)
Girls: 383 (36%)
Capacity: 1200 (88% full)
SEND: 23.4%
FSM Eligible: 14.0%
EAL: 11.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.2%
SEN Support: 19.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 51.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,163/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 6.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 77.6%
White Other: 8.0%
Mixed Other: 3.8%
Other: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Black African: 1.3%
Asian Pakistani: 0.9%

77.6%

White British

8.0%

White Other

3.8%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01622938444

office@sst.viat.org.uk

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New Cut Road

Maidstone, South East

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Administrative

URN: 144716
UKPRN: 10086463
Establishment No.: 4019
Trust: VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST

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