St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Simon Stock is a genuinely inclusive school where every child feels valued and supported. The pastoral care is exceptional, with staff taking time to know pupils as individuals and help them overcome barriers to learning. Pupils achieve well, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs, and they develop into respectful, thoughtful young people who make a positive contribution to their school community.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive approach with excellent support for pupils with special educational needs, disadvantaged pupils, and those learning English as an additional language
- Effective pastoral care and safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and valued
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve above national averages
- Well-planned, broad curriculum taught by knowledgeable teachers
- Positive behaviour and attendance supported by school values of 'ready, responsible and respectful'
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils with high prior attainment do not achieve as well as they could
- Some variability in how teachers check pupils' understanding and address gaps in knowledge
- Sixth form attainment in national examinations has been below national averages (though progress is improving)
- Attendance strategies for disadvantaged pupils need more time to be as effective as those for pupils with SEND
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where leaders fulfil their responsibilities and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Eco garden activities, charity fundraising, culture week celebrations, trips to prestigious universities, extra-curricular clubs and activities for developing talents and interests
St Simon Stock Catholic School is an inclusive Catholic secondary school in Maidstone, Kent, where pupils learn well across a broad curriculum and feel safe and supported by caring staff.
At a Glance
18.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
42
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
1,148 pupils
1,140 capacity
8 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Maidstone
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Maidstone
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.62089%
Overall absence
21.68803%
Persistent absence
936
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Simon Stock Catholic School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
West Borough Primary School
Brunswick House Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Jubilee Primary School
Palace Wood Primary School
Allington Primary School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Barming Primary School
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