School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | New Cut Road, ME14 5GQ |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | 1622938444 |
| URN | 144716 |
School Census
| Total | 576 |
| Girls/Boys | 191/385 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 33.2%/66.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 57 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/01/2023 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 January 2023 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 2.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1142 |
| As first preference | 354 |
| As second preference | 279 |
| As third preference | 313 |
| Total Offers Made | 183 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.93% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1103 |
| As first preference | 346 |
| As second preference | 272 |
| As third preference | 301 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.91% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1050 |
| As first preference | 327 |
| As second preference | 335 |
| As third preference | 248 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1202 |
| As first preference | 191 |
| As second preference | 234 |
| As third preference | 335 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 31 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 33% |
| no | 67% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.41 mi)
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Bearsted Primary Academy
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Snowfields Academy
(0.43 mi)
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Address: Popesfield Way, Weavering, ME14 5GA