St Simon Stock Catholic School
URN: 140537 • Maidstone ME16 0JP
Overview
- Name
- St Simon Stock Catholic School
- URN
- 140537
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrea Denny (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01622754551
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oakwood Park, Maidstone ME16 0JP
Summary
St Simon Stock Catholic School, located in Maidstone, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development. Founded in 1967 and rooted in the Carmelite tradition, the school promotes its motto, "Labora Cum Amore" (Work with Love), reflecting its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to challenge students while encouraging moral and spiritual growth. Alongside academic pursuits, St Simon Stock prioritises pastoral care, ensuring that students receive guidance and support throughout their educational journey. The school also provides various extracurricular opportunities, including international trips and community service initiatives, fostering a sense of responsibility and engagement among students.
With a current enrolment of 1,151 pupils and a capacity of 1,018, St Simon Stock Catholic School maintains a focus on high expectations and aspirations for all learners. The school actively supports its students in their academic and career aspirations, preparing them for future success in both higher education and the workforce.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to challenge students while encouraging moral and spiritual growth. Alongside academic pursuits, St Simon Stock prioritises pastoral care, ensuring that students receive guidance and support throughout their educational journey. The school also provides various extracurricular opportunities, including international trips and community service initiatives, fostering a sense of responsibility and engagement among students.
With a current enrolment of 1,151 pupils and a capacity of 1,018, St Simon Stock Catholic School maintains a focus on high expectations and aspirations for all learners. The school actively supports its students in their academic and career aspirations, preparing them for future success in both higher education and the workforce.
Useful links
- Local Governance Committee (governance)
- Absence and Attendance (sen)
- Exam Essential Information (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Senior Staff Details (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Liturgical Calendar (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Sixth Form Open Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (76.6)
- Invicta Grammar School (73.3)
- School of Science and Technology Maidstone (68.3)
- Maidstone Grammar School (67.9)
- Valley Park School (60.9)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1018
- Pupils
- 1151
- Boys
- 617
- Girls
- 534
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- 2014-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1151 | 617 | 534 | 1018 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1119 | 597 | 522 | 1018 | 14.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1131 | 599 | 532 | 1018 | 13.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1131 | 599 | 532 | 1018 | 13.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1139 | 608 | 531 | 1018 | 11.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1122 | 594 | 528 | 1018 | 8.90 |
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