Welcome to Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Thank you for considering The Math for your A Level study. When applying to us you are making a commitment, not just to complete your classwork and homework, but to fully embrace an approach to the study of A Levels as your full-time job. We promote and require an ‘academic working week’, because students exceeding their target grades are statistically proven to engage in 15 – 22 hours of study outside of lessons per week as a minimum. Like any ‘job’ some weeks will require more or less of your time, but the principle remains, with the use of deliberate focussed practice being a key to success for those who excel.You can expect engaging lessons taught by some of the very best teachers in Kent within a calm, productive, and caring environment. Our facilities are second-to-none with a study centre that comfortably accommodates over 100 post-16 students with the cafe-style servery; a popular feature. Our students recognise their responsibility to make appropriate decisions about how they maximise the time afforded to them outside of lessons.Alongside their A Level study, students engage in a multitude of bespoke enrichment activities and support programmes. For example, students applying to Medical courses, Oxford or Cambridge University, or the USA access extensive personalised tutoring. We are one of Kent’s largest Duke of Edinburgh centres with many students completing the prestigious Gold Award each year. In addition, students can apply to undertake one of our many leadership opportunities with the School Prefect body or House system.Life in our Sixth Form is as close as you will get to being on campus at a university, with many study locations and a vast array of extra-curricular activities such as Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Drama, and Music Academy. In our Academies, students are provided coaching and guidance from internationally recognised staff whilst accessing superb resources such as the Astro-Turf pitch, swimming pool, fully equipped gym, brand new Library and modern music and drama facilities.Applying to us is not just an academic decision; it is a life decision, and we recognise our role within your journey. We are proud to support all our students towards their dreams and aspirations whilst ensuring they leave The Math equally well-rounded, academically qualified, and highly employable.To contact the Sixth Form Team please email: sixthform@sjwms.latrust.org.uk
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Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Boys
No. of Students
1,528 Total
No. of Boys
1,422 (93.1%)
No. of Girls
106 (6.9%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
79.4%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
17.3%
A*/A grades
44.76%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
96%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
65%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 17
Half Term 2
Oct 27 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Apr 2
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 20 - Oct 24
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
February Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Break
Apr 6 - Apr 17
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
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