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Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School is a academy converter secondary school in Rochester, Medway , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1528 pupils, and a capacity of 1280 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,528

Pupils

1,280

Capacity

119%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Medway may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 1528 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1280 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School — School Information

Full address
Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3EL
Local authority
Medway
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
10.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136662

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

Is Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School oversubscribed?

Yes — Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School currently has 1528 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1280 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School?

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Medway publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School cover?

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School is a secondary school in Rochester, Medway, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School?

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.