St Simon Stock Catholic School

What St Simon Stock Catholic School does

St Simon Stock Catholic School is a state-funded Catholic secondary school located in Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom, operating as an academy within the Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership (KCSP) multi-academy trust. Founded in 1967 and named after Carmelite Saint Simon Stock under the motto 'Labora Cum Amore' (Work with Love), the school delivers secondary education across Years 7-13, covering Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level/Sixth Form) for students aged 11-18. It serves students from the local Kent and Southeast England region, with admissions coordinated through KCSP, and reported 150+ university and apprenticeship offers for its 2024 Sixth Form cohort.

The school's core educational offering comprises a broad 19-subject curriculum, integrated Catholic ethos programming (chaplaincy, collective worship, Religious Education), SEND and EAL support, and an extracurricular programme including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, sports, and 11 international and day trips. Pastoral care is delivered through in-house Heads of Year across all key stages, supplemented by partnerships with Place2Be (mental health counselling) and the NHS Mental Health in Schools Team (MHST). A dedicated Careers and Futures programme supports university and apprenticeship pathways.

The operational technology stack is administrative rather than transformative: a cashless catering system integrated with ParentPay for parental payments, EduLink for school management, Greenhouse School Websites for the public-facing site, BCTEC for IT support, and Google Analytics for traffic measurement. Chartwells, part of Compass Group, delivers catering services. The revenue model is structurally non-commercial: the school receives per-pupil government funding via KCSP, with parental voluntary contributions channeled through ParentPay for catering and trips. There are no disclosed tuition fees, no commercial customers, and no external investors. The school operates with approximately 73 employees and is preparing for its 60th Anniversary in Summer 2027.

Name

St Simon Stock Catholic School

Legal name

St Simon Stock Catholic School

Website

https://ssscs.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St Simon Stock Catholic School is a state-funded Catholic secondary school in Maidstone, Kent, operating within the Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership multi-academy trust. Founded in 1967, it serves students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13, delivering GCSE, A-Level, pastoral, and careers provision under a faith-based ethos.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Sixth form provision
• Catholic school education
• GCSE and A-Level programmes
• Pastoral care and SEND

Headquarters

HQ city

Maidstone

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government School Funding: State-funded secondary school receiving government funding for student education through the Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership (KCSP) academy trust
2. Catering Services: Catering provided by Chartwells (part of Compass Group) with cashless payment system through ParentPay

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Simon Stock Catholic School delivers Catholic secondary education for students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13, covering Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A-Level programmes alongside integrated faith formation, pastoral care, SEND and EAL support, extracurricular activities, and a Careers and Futures programme preparing students for university and apprenticeships. The school operates as an academy within the Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership (KCSP) trust and is located on a single campus in Maidstone, Kent.

Product overview

St Simon Stock Catholic School is a secondary school offering a unified educational service structured across three key stages. The core product is the Secondary Education Programme spanning Years 7-13, with the Sixth Form Provision serving as a distinct upper-secondary offering for post-16 students. Supporting modules include Catholic Faith and Pastoral Care (reflecting the school's Catholic charism), an Extracurricular Activities programme (clubs, sports, Duke of Edinburgh), and a Careers and Futures Programme for university and apprenticeship preparation. The school does not operate as a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education Programme Comprehensive secondary education for students in Years 7-13 covering Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level/Sixth Form). The curriculum includes core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science) and a wide range of GCSE and A-Level options across 19 subjects, delivered as a unified educational service to secondary school-aged students.
• Sixth Form Provision Advanced post-16 education for Years 12-13 offering A-Level subjects and vocational qualifications, with dedicated facilities, careers guidance, university and apprenticeship pathway support, and transition support for students aged 16-18.
• Careers and Futures Programme Dedicated careers guidance, work experience placements, employer engagement, and higher education support for students across all year groups, with a dedicated Careers Leader and tailored support that contributed to 150+ university and apprenticeship offers in 2024.
• SEND and EAL Support Services Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision for students, including adapted learning pathways and dedicated support led by the Assistant Headteacher for SEND and Transition (SENCo).
• School Catering Service School meal services provided through Chartwells (Compass Group) with a cashless catering system integrated with ParentPay, offering nutritionally balanced menus compliant with Government school food standards for students across the school.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ university and apprenticeship offers to Sixth Form students in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CAFODminorOthers · 27 March 2026Catholic international development charity. Students and staff participated in Stocky's Big Lent Walk 2026, walking 1,864 km and raising £513.81 for CAFOD's vital work around the world.
• OverburyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 March 2026Construction industry company that delivered a STEM workshop to Year 8 students, introducing them to careers in construction through practical engineering challenges. The partnership came about through a parent connection.
• PorchlightminorOthers · 20 March 2026Kent's largest charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and those struggling with poor mental health. Sixth Form students participated in a sleepout event raising £891.00 for the charity.
• Chartwells (Compass Group)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChartwells, part of the nationwide Compass Group, provides catering services to the school. They offer freshly prepared meals meeting Government school food standards, with nutritionally balanced menus including Global Adventures food concepts featuring international dishes alongside traditional British options.
• Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership (KCSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe academy trust that St Simon Stock is part of, providing governance, support and coordination across Catholic schools in Kent. KCSP issues termly newsletters and Easter/Summer newsletters to keep community informed.
• Aylesford Priory (The Friars)minorOthersCarmelite friary referenced as part of the school's Catholic heritage and faith connections, aligned with the school's patron saint Simon Stock who was a Carmelite.
• AQA, Pearson, OCR, WJECcoreTechnology or IntegrationExam boards used by the school for GCSE and A-Level examinations. Students and parents can access privacy notices from each board. Exam boards can hold candidate information for up to 40 years.
• ParentPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline payment system integrated with the school's cashless catering system, allowing parents to view purchases, balance, and make payments for school meals, trips, and other activities.
• BCTECcoreTechnology or IntegrationIT support provider for the school, handling technical support queries through [email protected].
• Greenhouse School WebsitescoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite design provider responsible for the school's website design and functionality.
• Place2BecoreOthersMental health charity providing counselling services in schools. Part of the school's pastoral care provision under 'Our Care' section.
• Mental Health in Schools Team (MHST)coreOthersNHS service providing mental health support for students within the school setting.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xthreads.net/@stsimonstockschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/ssscskent
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st-simon-stock-catholicschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/stsimonstockschool

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about St Simon Stock Catholic School