Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School vs Valley Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Rochester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,555 students
Valley Park School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,555 students
| Measure | Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Rochester, South East | Valley Park School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 679 | #496 of 679 |
| National rank | #125 of 4,090 | #3125 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,555 | 1,555 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,555 | 1,555 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 121.5% | 134.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 69.5 | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 93.5% | 24.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.2% | 55.9% |
| EBacc average points | 6.82 | 3.20 |
| A level points per entry | 42.3 | 22.4 |
| town | Rochester | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sjwms.org.uk | www.valleypark.viat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 26.6).
- •Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School is boys and Valley Park School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School better than Valley Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School ranks higher (94.5 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School and Valley Park School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School: 1,555. Valley Park School: 1,555. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School and Valley Park School rank in South East?
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School is 38th of 679 and Valley Park School is 496th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).