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St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.6 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,151
Capacity
1,018
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.5, which places it in the top 46% of schools across the UK. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 72%, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, while 71% of pupils progress to university, only 8% gain admission to top-third institutions, suggesting room for improvement in preparing students for competitive higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2010Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.5 | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 60% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 120 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.7%
White Other11.2%
Black African6.7%
Asian Indian6.1%
Mixed Other5.7%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
White Irish1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.27286, 0.49668 · ME16 0JP
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Simon Stock Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Simon Stock Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2010.
Is St Simon Stock Catholic School a good school?
St Simon Stock Catholic School scores 80.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Simon Stock Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Simon Stock Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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