Hockton returned to Maidstone but soon went out on loan again in March 2011 after losing his place in the Stones first team, this time joining Conference South club Thurrock until the end of the season.
In March 2011, Hockton returned to Maidstone and was then sent on loan to Thurrock in the Conference South league for the rest of the season after losing his place in the Stones first team lineup.