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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:7%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:88%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:1%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

65%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:86%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:16%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:8%
England:26%


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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

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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Enrichment Activities

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About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityMedway
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeBoys

FAQs

What time is the Principal doing his address at the Open Evening?

6.30pm and 7.30pm

Do you offer Sociology?

Yes, we are offering Sociology from September 2025.

Do you have to register for your Open Evening?

No, you can come along without registering.

When is the Rugby Aptitude Assessment Day?

Saturday 25th January 2025

When is your Sixth Form Open Evening?

Thursday 16th January 2025

What time does the Sixth Form Open Evening Finish?

9am