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School of Science and Technology Maidstone - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
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School of Science and Technology Maidstone
- Secondary
- Boxley ME14 5GQ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils follow a very ambitious curriculum and are very knowledgeable.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are thoughtful and respectful; bullying is very rare.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel very well supported to focus on actions that benefit pupils.
Communication: Staff take care to listen and act on pupils' ideas and views.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond quickly to any concerns raised by pupils, parents, and staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have created a highly ambitious curriculum beyond the national standards.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare and dealt with quickly by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well-trained in safeguarding; systems are rigorous.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs suggested by pupils themselves, almost all pupils take part.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive an excellent package of careers education integrated into lessons.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported.
Subjects Offered: Focus on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, arts, and reading.
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School of Science and Technology Maidstone is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 765 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Local authority ratio 18 : 1