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School of Science and Technology Maidstone
New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.8 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
953
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and strong GCSE performance, this school excels in providing a quality education, particularly evident in its GCSE Attainment 8 score, which places it in the top 38% nationally. A notable 76% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 72% enter the EBacc, reflecting a robust academic curriculum. Parents can feel confident in the positive learning environment, supported by a high LocaleIQ score that indicates it outperforms 83% of schools.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 48.0 | Top 38% 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%. | 76% | Top 23% 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%. | 47% | Top 41% 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%. | 72% | Top 45% 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%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.9%
White Other8.0%
Mixed Other3.8%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black African1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.27325, 0.54523 · ME14 5GQ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN144716
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is School of Science and Technology Maidstone rated by Ofsted?
School of Science and Technology Maidstone was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.
Is School of Science and Technology Maidstone a good school?
School of Science and Technology Maidstone scores 82.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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 School of Science and Technology Maidstone in GCSEs?
School of Science and Technology Maidstone achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.0. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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