School of Science and Technology Maidstone Catchment Area
School of Science and Technology Maidstone is a free s secondary school in Maidstone, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 953 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
953
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
School of Science and Technology Maidstone Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for School of Science and Technology Maidstone?
The catchment area for School of Science and Technology Maidstone is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at School of Science and Technology Maidstone are allocated by Kent using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →School of Science and Technology Maidstone: 1200 places, 79% filled: places available
School of Science and Technology Maidstone has a published admission number of 1200 places. 953 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1200 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Maidstone.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →
School of Science and Technology Maidstone: School Information
- Full address
- New Cut Road, Maidstone, ME14 5GQ
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 12.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144716
Other Secondary Schools in Maidstone
If School of Science and Technology Maidstone is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Maidstone are the next closest alternatives.
Maidstone Grammar School Catchment Area
Foundation school · ME15 7BT
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area
Foundation school · ME16 0SF
Cornwallis Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ME17 4HX
New Line Learning Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ME15 9QL
Valley Park School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME14 5DT
Invicta Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME14 5DS
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to School of Science and Technology Maidstone by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: School of Science and Technology Maidstone
What is the catchment area for School of Science and Technology Maidstone? ▾
The catchment area for School of Science and Technology Maidstone is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is School of Science and Technology Maidstone oversubscribed? ▾
School of Science and Technology Maidstone has a capacity of 1200 places and currently has 953 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.
What is the admissions policy for School of Science and Technology Maidstone? ▾
Admission to School of Science and Technology Maidstone is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does School of Science and Technology Maidstone cover? ▾
School of Science and Technology Maidstone is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for School of Science and Technology Maidstone? ▾
School of Science and Technology Maidstone was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.