National Mathematics and Science College

Oxbridge

11

Russell Group

23%

of leavers

US Ivy

0

Medicine

6

A-level A*–A

96%

Recalibrated

Oxbridge rate

18%

Russell Group rate

23%

• Principal

  Dr Andy Kemp

  Principal of NatMatSci. Started teaching career in adult education in Coventry, retrained as secondary mathematics teacher at Warwick University. Was Head of Mathematics and Director of Digital Strategy at Taunton School, then Director of Studies, Senior Deputy Head, and Head of Senior School at Wells Cathedral School. Most recently Head of Senior School at the Stephen Perse Foundation in Cambridge. Chair of the Mathematical Association, Board Member of the Society of Heads, Team Inspector with ISI. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. (BSc Mathematics - University of Warwick, PGCE Mathematics Education - University of Warwick, MSc Mathematics Education - University of Warwick, EdD Doctor of Education - University of Warwick, MBA - University College London)

• Vice Principal (Operations)

  Jon Wingfield

  Passionate teacher of Economics with 25 years at one of the UK's leading independent day and boarding schools. Was Deputy Head of Prep School, Senior Boarding Houseparent, Head of Economics, Director of A Level and Deputy Head of Senior School with Sixth Form responsibility. Has twice worked in international schools in Thailand as Head of Senior School and Acting Headmaster. (BA(Hons) Economics - University of Essex, PGCE - University of York, PGCert Career Development - Nottingham Trent University)

• Director Of Finance And Resources

  Chris Voisey

  Experienced Finance Director. Originally trained as Chartered Accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers, spent more than ten years in practice before moving into industry across services, construction and education sectors. (BSc (Hons) Biochemistry - University of Birmingham, FCA - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)

• Vice Principal (Academic & Technology)

  Martyn Colliver

  Spent 19 years as Head of Computing at Warwick School. Principal moderator for A-level computer science. On the A-level Subject Practitioner Panel for the National Centre for Computing Education. Raspberry Pi certified educator and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE). Awarded 'best practice scholarship' from Department for Education. (BSc Pure Mathematics and Computation - University of Manchester, PGCE Secondary Mathematics - University of Warwick, MA by research (robotics) - University of Warwick, PGCert e-learning - University of Edinburgh)

• Vice Principal (External Relations & Development) / Head Of Chemistry

  Dr Penny Robotham

  Held postdoctoral posts at University of Durham and Manchester University. Taught in an international school. Was Head of Science for over 12 years at one of the UK's top grammar schools. Advanced Skills Teacher and Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach). Chairs the Royal Society of Chemistry UK Olympiad Working Party, selecting and training the UK team for the International Chemistry Olympiad. Formerly Head of Science and Director of Specialism at NatMatSci. (BSc Chemistry - University of Wales, PhD Inorganic Polymer Chemistry - University of Durham, MSc Masters in Teaching and Learning)

• Vice Principal (Pastoral)

  Charlie Turner

  Taught Science in an international school in Jerusalem for two years. Worked as Head of Chemistry and Head of Year in two schools in Warwickshire. Experienced assessment writer and examiner for a UK exam board. Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Main research interest is Chemical Crystallography. (MChem - University of Oxford, Graduate Teacher Programme - University of Warwick)

• 1Leicester Grammar SchoolLeicester

  Fees £21.8kA*-A 86%Oxbridge 8%Rank #304

  Leicester Grammar School is co-educational day with 16+ entry, located 42km from Coventry, in the same fee and selectivity tier as the target.

• 2Solihull SchoolSolihull

  Fees £22.4kA*-A 68%Oxbridge 5%Rank #299

  Solihull School is co-educational day, very close at 14km from Coventry, with fees and selectivity tier comparable to the target school.

• 3Reed's SchoolCobham

  Fees £30.4kA*-A 56%Oxbridge 2%Rank #334

  Reed's School is co-educational both day and boarding, in the same selectivity tier and with a similar academic profile, making it a plausible alternative despite the longer commute.

• 4Loughborough High SchoolLoughborough

  Fees £23.1kA*-A 74%Oxbridge 8%Rank #355

  Loughborough High School is a girls' day school within a reasonable 49km commute, in the same fee tier and with strong academic results, suitable as a Plan B for a co-ed applicant.

• 5St Helen and St KatharineAbingdon

  Fees £25.6kA*-A 88%Oxbridge 11%Rank #276

  St Helen and St Katharine is a girls' day school with strong academics and fees slightly lower but comparable, located 81km away, fitting the selectivity tier and entry phase.

Peers refreshed annually plus on-write. Filters: sex, boarding, entry phase, geography, fee band, tier. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity + 0.25 structured + 0.10 embedding + 0.20 AI re-rank.