Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Academy converter · Boys · Grammar school · Sixth form
Rochester, ME1 3EL
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 4% in England
2 of 17 in Medway
Pupils
1,555
First preferences per place
1.67
2026/27
Absence
3.7%
2024/25
A level average
B+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 70.4 | 70.3 | 69.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98% | 98% | 94% | |
| Average English grade | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 97% | 95% | 93% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.85 | 0.90 | — |
97% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Rochester Grammar School · 0.1 mi · Good · Top 4% in England
- The Thomas Aveling School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 28% in England
- St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 14% in England
- Holcombe Grammar School · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 7% in England
- Fort Pitt Grammar School · 1.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 5% in England
- The Victory Academy · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
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The neighbourhood
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School is in Rochester South West (typical home £320,000, crime average).
What is Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School is in the top 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.