Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Address: Maidstone Road
Town/City: Rochester
County: Kent
Postcode: ME1 3EL
Telephone Number: 01634 844008
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
Sponsor: Leigh Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Eliot Hodges
Capacity: 1280
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1555 (93% boys & 7% girls)
Enrollment: 121% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.7%

Location and administration

URN: 136662
DfE Number: 887/4530
UKPRN: 10033431
UPRN: 44022499
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Rochester and Strood (E14001447)
Electoral Ward: Rochester West & Borstal (E05014465)

Easting & Northing: 574020E, 166430N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 22' 15.23" N 0° 29' 55.74" E
Plus Code: 9F329FCX+9G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. The Rochester Grammar School (0.2km)
  2. St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  3. Delce Academy (0.4km)
  4. Crest Infant School (0.6km)
  5. The Thomas Aveling School (0.7km)
  6. St Peter's Infant School (0.8km)
  7. Warren Wood Primary School (0.9km)
  8. Oasis Restore (1.0km)
  9. Medway Secure Training Centre (1.0km)
  10. Balfour Infant School (1.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Arun Aggarwal - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Nicola Barker - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 July 2027.
  • Ms Sarah Bonathan - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Mr Richard Carter - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Michael John Crow - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Jenny Duckworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2028.
  • Ms Emma Elwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 April 2028.
  • Ms Julie Forsythe - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2028.
  • Mr Carl Guerin-Hassett - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 April 2028.
  • Mr Chris Halls - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Simon Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Eliot James Hodges - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Jamie Kirkland - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
  • Ms Funmi Lakanu - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 May 2027.
  • Mr Gurprit Lall - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 July 2026.
  • Mrs Guyl Manchaud-Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 September 2025.
  • Mr Steven Marsden - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Keith Morrison - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 March 2029.
  • Mr Mark Murphy - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Ms Faith Ohaeri - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Ms Pat Sanford - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 November 2027.
  • Ms Hazel Sellwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 March 2027.