Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Pupils and students are thoughtful, polite, courteous and respectful. The school's culture helps them to feel safe and happy. Their behaviour is exceptional. Bullying is extremely rare and is dealt with very quickly on the few occasions when it does occur. Pupils have extremely high ambitions. Parents and carers are enormously positive about the school. The curriculum is unashamedly academic but appropriately enriched with a complementary personal development programme covering aspects such as British values, citizenship, mental health and well-being. The school has a wealth of highly regarded enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities. Assemblies and tutorials allow students to learn about healthy relationships and responsible citizenship. The culture in the sixth form is positive, inclusive and aspirational. Students are mature and articulate. They talk with remarkable confidence and insight about their learning. They demonstrate highly positive attitudes and commitment to their education. They act as excellent role models for younger pupils. Work seen in books and folders is of a consistently high standard. Leaders talk with commitment and passion about the school. They are highly ambitious, as evidenced through shared values, policies and practices. Leaders have consistently high expectations of students. They promote courtesy, acceptance and respect for others. They are committed to personal development and well-being as well as the highest standards of achievement.

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