School of Science and Technology Maidstone

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Maidstone, ME145GQ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %, Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
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English & Maths grade 4+ %
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Continue in education or training
Not published
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Sustained employment
Not published
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Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
24 January 2023
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
New Cut Road
Maidstone, ME145GQ
Phone
1622938444
Website
sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144716
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
New Cut Road, Maidstone, ME14 5GQ
Website
https://www.sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
765
Free School Meals
13.6% (104 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
42 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
85
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
765 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Exceptional Care Exceptional Education Exceptional Opportunities Respect Resilience Responsibility Reach Readiness

The curriculum integrates lessons that celebrate cultural diversity, promote understanding of different faiths, and encourage an appreciation for varying perspectives.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the SST Maidstone headteacher; SST is part of the Valley Invicta Academy Trust (VIAT) and collaborates with other VIAT schools to provide care, education and opportunities within a happy, safe and nurturing environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Ballroom Club Drawing Club

Facilities

state-of-the-art IT facilities use of technology as a learning tool in the classroom

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum across Key Stage 3, with a Foundation Year bridging to GCSE Key Stage 3 depth and breadth beyond the national curriculum, plus a Foundation Year before GCSE Year 10-11 study towards at least 9 GCSEs, including Science, a Humanities subject, and a Language Sixth Form curriculum offering almost 30 subjects with an Extended Project Qualification and enriched Personal Development Curriculum focused on preparing for the 21st century with social justice principles and use of state-of-the-art IT facilities

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