School of Science and Technology Maidstone — Secondary School in Maidstone

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School of Science and Technology Maidstone

Maidstone, ME14 5GQ

953 Pupils

1,200 Capacity

11–19 Age Range

12.30% FSM %

611 Boys

342 Girls

About School of Science and Technology Maidstone

School of Science and Technology Maidstone is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–19 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 953 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Ryan Royston.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kent
Region	South East
Administrative District	Maidstone
Parliamentary Constituency	Faversham and Mid Kent
Ward	Grove Green & Vinters Park
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-09-2020
UKPRN	10086463
URN	144716
Data Last Updated	24-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Terry Newman	Chair of Local Governing Body	13/10/2023	20/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alan Adkins	Local Governor	03/10/2024	02/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Louise Agley	Local Governor	01/08/2024	31/07/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Holly Chapman	Local Governor	30/11/2021	23/11/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Susan Cooper	Local Governor	01/08/2024	31/07/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Molly Jenner	Local Governor	24/11/2025	23/11/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Ushara Lankathilaka	Local Governor	06/05/2025	05/05/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Andrew Riedl	Local Governor	10/01/2020	09/01/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ryan Royston	Local Governor	01/01/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sally Seymour	Local Governor	22/02/2024	21/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Julian Weekes	Local Governor	13/11/2024	12/11/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Olivia Zhardan	Local Governor	02/04/2024	01/04/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust