Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
URN: 136662 • Rochester ME1 3EL
Overview
- Name
- Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
- URN
- 136662
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 81.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Eliot Hodges (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01634844008
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Maidstone Road, Rochester ME1 3EL
Summary
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (SJWMS) is an all-boys secondary academy located in Rochester, Medway, with a current enrolment of 1,528 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,280. The school, which became an academy in April 2011, is known for its strong academic performance, achieving an outstanding rating from Ofsted in all areas. SJWMS offers a rigorous curriculum with 56% of students attaining GCSE grades 7-9 and 57% achieving A-Level grades A-A*.
The school promotes a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging students to become confident and active citizens. SJWMS places a strong emphasis on character development, with core values including ambition, respect, and cooperation. The school also fosters a diverse community, addressing societal issues through targeted educational programs and activities.
In addition to academic excellence, SJWMS engages students in a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitions among seven houses, which enhances school spirit and camaraderie. The school also offers a Sixth Form that admits girls, further enriching its educational community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The school promotes a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging students to become confident and active citizens. SJWMS places a strong emphasis on character development, with core values including ambition, respect, and cooperation. The school also fosters a diverse community, addressing societal issues through targeted educational programs and activities.
In addition to academic excellence, SJWMS engages students in a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitions among seven houses, which enhances school spirit and camaraderie. The school also offers a Sixth Form that admits girls, further enriching its educational community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
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- Admissions Arrangements 2025-26 (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1280
- Pupils
- 1528
- Boys
- 1422
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 10.30
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1528 | 1422 | 106 | 1280 | 10.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1507 | 1411 | 96 | 1280 | 9.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1464 | 1369 | 95 | 1280 | 8.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1464 | 1369 | 95 | 1280 | 8.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1430 | 1347 | 83 | 1280 | 7.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1369 | 1304 | 65 | 1280 | 4.80 |
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