School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Contact details for the school

School Name: School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Address: New Cut Road
Town/City: Maidstone
County: Kent
Postcode: ME14 5GQ
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01622 938444
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Valley Invicta Academies Trust
Sponsor: Valley Invicta Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ryan Royston
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1056 (64% boys & 36% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14%

Location and administration

URN: 144716
DfE Number: 886/4019
UKPRN: 10086463
UPRN: 10094441687
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Maidstone (E07000110)
Constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent (E14001235)
Electoral Ward: Grove Green & Vinters Park (E05015600)

Easting & Northing: 577636E, 155754N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 16' 25.96" N 0° 32' 43.42" E
Plus Code: 9F327GFW+H5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Valley Park School (0.4km)
  2. Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Invicta Grammar School (0.6km)
  4. Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough (0.8km)
  5. Maidstone Grammar School (1.3km)
  6. Leigh Academy Bearsted (1.4km)
  7. Leigh Academy Snowfields (1.4km)
  8. Park Way Primary School (1.6km)
  9. South Borough Primary School (1.6km)
  10. MEPA ACADEMY (1.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Mr Alan Adkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 October 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Agley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2028.
  • Mrs Holly Chapman - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 November 2025.
  • Mrs Susan Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2028.
  • Miss Molly Jenner - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 November 2029.
  • Mrs Ushara Lankathilaka - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 May 2029.
  • Mr Terry Newman - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 October 2027.
  • Dr Andrew Riedl - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 January 2028.
  • Mr Ryan Royston - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sally Seymour - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 February 2028.
  • Mr Julian Weekes - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Olivia Zhardan - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2028.