If your child is currently in Year 5, and you intend to apply to a Kent Grammar school, register online at kent.gov.uk/kenttest Registration opens on 3 June 2024 and closes at midnight on 1 July 2024.
I am writing to you today regarding our upcoming Open Evening taking place on Thursday, 3 October 2024.
Please could you make the parents of current Year 4 and 5 pupils aware that bookings are now available.
This evening will include a tour of the school and a presentation from our head teacher.
Bookings can be made via the link below.
Following the email which was sent out to all Primary Schools with the ‘Maidstone Open Event Booklet’, please can we add that SST Maidstone’s Open Evening has been confirmed as Thursday 26th September 2024 with additional Open Mornings to be added early next academic year.
Message from St Simon Stock
Dear Parents
This message is only for parents who are applying for a Year 7 place at St Simon Stock Catholic School.
Just a reminder that if you have listed St Simon Stock as one of your choices, they have a supplementary form to be completed but ONLY FOR;
Applicants who meet any of the faith criteria - this includes baptised Catholics, other Christians (even if baptised/dedicated but not regularly practising) and all other faiths.
Applicants who have a sibling in Years 7 – 12 at St Simon Stock.
If you meet this criteria and have not yet completed the form, please do so here and email it to admissions@ssscs.co.uk OR hand in to the school.
There is no need to complete the form if you do not meet any of the above criteria and please ignore this message if you have already submitted your form.
Key information and dates regarding the application process for secondary school, can be found on this page: Secondary School places
For Open Days, Mornings or Evenings, please check the Secondary School websites:
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
School of Science and Technology, Maidstone
St Simon Stock Catholic School
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