School of Science and Technology Maidstone

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 January 2023

Pupils thrive at this school. Leaders have exceptionally high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Leaders put in place carefully planned adaptations and interventions to make sure that pupils can meet those expectations. Pupils follow a very ambitious curriculum. This, alongside the high-quality teaching they receive, means that they are very knowledgeable. Pupils discuss what they have learned with confidence. Pupils are thoughtful and respectful towards each other and towards members of staff. Pupils appreciate the way that staff take care to listen to them and act on their ideas and views. This culture of respect helps pupils to feel safe. Bullying is very rare, and pupils are confident that if it does occur, it will be dealt with quickly by staff. Teachers have set up a wide range of clubs at the school and almost all pupils take part in these wider opportunities. Leaders have made sure that there is something for everyone. Many of these clubs were suggested by the pupils themselves. Pupils are also encouraged by teachers to innovate. This has included pupils creating their own computer applications which are now used in the school.

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