Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School
At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Boys Only
Places per year: 203
Introduction
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School is a selective school for boys in Rochester, Kent. As the name suggests Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School is known for its maths, with the headteacher stating that the school leads the pack for maths in the Kent and Medway Maths Hub. The core values of Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School are to: achieve greatness, challenge students, promote respect, personal development, and widening community.
In 2019 Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School achieved a progress 8 score of 0.53, which is “Above average”. 80% of the students at Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School entered into the EBacc. The average EBacc point score for Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School was 6.4, compared to the local average of 4.05. Of the GCSE students at Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School 94% achieved a 5+ in Maths and English, compared to the local average of 44%. The Attainment 8 score for Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School was 66.5, the local average was 46.6.
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Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School’s Key Information
The key information, such as student capacity and parking information, for Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School below is regularly updated.
School Address
Full Address:
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School, Maidstone RoadRochester
Kent
ME1 3EL
Contact Information
Parking in the school
There is parking within the school as well as on-street parking nearby.
Additional parking off site
Car Park: Priestfields car park, Rochester, ME1 3AE, 0.6 miles from the school.
Additional parking off site
Car Park: Priestfields car park, Rochester, ME1 3AE, 0.6 miles from the school.
Key Information for Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School
PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2008)
Selection Test
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School’s Key Dates and Application Information
These are the dates related to the Medway Test and Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School admission. Please phone the school in order to book a tour.
Open Event
Open Tours
Entry Exam Registration
Medway Test dates for children who attend Medway primary and junior schools
Medway Test date for children from non-Medway schools. One day will be allocated to each child who attends a non-Medway primary or junior school.
Results of the Medway Test
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School
The following links are for key resources that will help you decide if you want to apply for Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School.
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School Exam Format
Applicants applying to Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School must take the Medway Test. The Medway Test is common to all of the grammar schools in Medway, Kent.
The Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School Entry Exam: Overview
The Medway Test is made up of three types of questions: Extended Writing, Maths, and Verbal Reasoning, each in a separate paper. Marks awarded in the Extended Writing and Maths papers are worth double, making them have greater weighting than the marks achieved in the Verbal Reasoning paper. GL Assessment provides the Maths and Verbal Reasoning papers.
Paper One
Extended Writing
Paper Two
Mathematics
Paper Three
Verbal Reasoning
The Medway Test 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ | Extended WritingExtended Writing |
Pass Mark
For 2023 admissions the pass mark for the Medway Test was a score of 488. This represents the top 23% of applicants, and this 23% is how the pass mark will be found for each year. Applicants must achieve the pass mark in the Medway Test in order to be able to be offered a place.
Pass Mark
For 2023 admissions the pass mark for the Medway Test was a score of 488. This represents the top 23% of applicants, and this 23% is how the pass mark will be found for each year. Applicants must achieve the pass mark in the Medway Test in order to be able to be offered a place.
Catchment Area
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School does not use a catchment area, instead places are awarded based on distance of residence from the school.
Additional Eligibility
- “Education, Health and Care Plan”
- “Looked After Children”
- Children who have a medical reason to attend the school
- Siblings of children currently attending Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School
- Children of Staff at Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School FAQs
The pass mark for the Medway test is not known as it changes depending on results achieved.
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School mandates that applicants must take the Medway Test in order to be accepted.
GL Assessment papers can be purchased from GL Assessment.
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