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St Simon Stock Catholic School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Simon Stock Catholic School is a academy converter secondary school in Maidstone, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1151 pupils, and a capacity of 1018 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,151

Pupils

1,018

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2010

St Simon Stock Catholic School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Simon Stock Catholic School is managed by Kent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1151 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1018 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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St Simon Stock Catholic School — School Information

Full address
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 0JP
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16.3% of pupils
DfE URN
140537

Other Secondary Schools in Maidstone

If St Simon Stock Catholic School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Maidstone are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Simon Stock Catholic School

Is St Simon Stock Catholic School oversubscribed?

Yes — St Simon Stock Catholic School currently has 1151 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1018 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Simon Stock Catholic School?

St Simon Stock Catholic School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Simon Stock Catholic School cover?

St Simon Stock Catholic School is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Simon Stock Catholic School?

St Simon Stock Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.