# St Simon Stock Catholic School — Maidstone, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1967
- **Principal:** Mrs A Denny

## Contact

- **Address:** Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0JP
- **Phone:** 01622 754551
- **Website:** http://www.ssscs.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/maidstone/st-simon-stock-catholic-school-15491

## About

St Simon Stock Catholic School has a proud history and a deserved reputation, both within Kent and nationally, for the strong academic progress that its young learners make, and for the high expectations and aspirations that they have as they journey through life. The school motto ‘Labora Cum Amore’, means ‘Work with Love’, as Christ taught us to do. We are a welcoming and inclusive school that works together as a community with both love and compassion.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jan 2010
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2010

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Happy with Our Decision: We chose St Simon Stock for our daughter's secondary education, and so far, we're very pleased. The school's small class sizes and caring staff have helped her settle in quickly. We're looking forward to seeing her grow and develop in the years to come. *(Mar 2023)*
- **5/5** — Amazing School Community!: I'm so impressed with St Simon Stock Catholic School! My daughter has thrived in this welcoming and inclusive environment. The staff are caring and dedicated, and the facilities are excellent. We feel very lucky to be part of the school community. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: My son has had a mixed experience at St Simon Stock. On the one hand, he enjoys his subjects and has made some good friends. On the other hand, he finds the workload challenging at times, and I've had to chase up some issues with the school. Overall, it's been an OK experience, but I'm not sure if it's the right fit for us. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Values: My son attended St Simon Stock for several years and loved the school. He made great friends and was well-supported by the teachers. The school's focus on Catholic values and community service is inspiring, and we're proud to have been part of it. *(Jun 2021)*

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