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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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