Grammar school · South East
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
- Rochester, Medway
- Boys
- GL format
Last checked 12 October 2026 · Always confirm details with the school
Key dates
Sept 2028 (tests in 2027)
Expected (Projected from last year's dates. Not yet announced by the school.)- Registration closes
- Expected around 12 Jun 2027 (5pm)
- Registration opens
- Expected around 18 May 2027
- Test
- Expected around 15–16 Sep 2027 (Medway primaries) · 19–20 Sep (others)
- Results
- Expected around 14 Oct 2027
Based on the 2026 pattern. Dates are usually announced Jan–Apr 2027.Source: Onze+ projection from last year's dates · Verified 12 October 2026
Sept 2027 (tests in 2026)
Taken place- Registration closes
- 12 Jun 2026 (5pm)Registration closed
- Registration opens
- 18 May 2026
- Test
- 15–16 Sep 2026 (Medway primaries) · 19–20 Sep (others)
- Results
- 14 Oct 2026
Source: unofficial (These dates come from an unofficial source, not the school or test provider. Confirm them with the school.) · Verified 12 October 2026
Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
The 11+ test
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School uses the Medway Test, set by GL Assessment. English; maths; reasoning (spatial, non-verbal, verbal).
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehension, punctuation, grammar | Not stated | 30 | Multiple choice |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | Not stated | 50 | Multiple choice |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spatial & non-verbal (4 timed sections) | Not stated | 20 | Multiple choice |
| verbal reasoning | 25 |
Sample paper
Medway Test familiarisation booklet (2027 admissions) (opens in a new tab)Source: Official (council)