School of Science and Technology Maidstone

About School of Science and Technology Maidstone

School of Science and Technology Maidstone is a free school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 953 pupils on roll. It is part of VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.1 (2025/26). 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

953 / 1,200 (79%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ

Phone

01622938444

Head Teacher

Ryan Royston

Website

https://www.sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is School of Science and Technology Maidstone?

School of Science and Technology Maidstone is a free school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does School of Science and Technology Maidstone have?

School of Science and Technology Maidstone has 953 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is School of Science and Technology Maidstone's Ofsted rating?

School of Science and Technology Maidstone was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).

How does School of Science and Technology Maidstone perform at GCSE?

Pupils at School of Science and Technology Maidstone achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.1 in 2025/26.

Is School of Science and Technology Maidstone part of an academy trust?

Yes — School of Science and Technology Maidstone is part of VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is School of Science and Technology Maidstone?

School of Science and Technology Maidstone is located at New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ.