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School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Outstandinggraded 24/01/2023Ages 11–19953 pupilsDoes not apply
School of Science and Technology Maidstone is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Maidstone, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 953 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/01/2023, School of Science and Technology Maidstone was judged Outstanding. Families comparing secondary schools in Maidstone can view School of Science and Technology Maidstone's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 24/01/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence16.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals13.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language12.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 848
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
Grade 4+ English & maths76%
EBacc entry72%
EBacc average point score4.46
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Maidstone
All schools in Maidstone →Valley Park School0.2 miMaidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School0.3 miInvicta Grammar SchoolOutstanding · 0.4 miValley Invicta Primary School At East BoroughGood · 0.5 miPark Way Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miMaidstone Grammar SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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