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St Matthew Academy

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St Matthew Academy

St Joseph's Vale, London, SE3 0XX

A Outstanding-rated all-through school in London where 83% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,065
Ages
4-16
FSM
35.0%
Attainment 8
47.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
83.0%
Writing
88.0%
Maths
88.0%
RWM Combined
83.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.6%
Basics 9-5
40.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
72.7%
EBacc APS
4.49
EBacc 9-5
24.4%
EBacc 9-4
39.0%
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About St Matthew Academy

St Matthew Academy is a secondary school in London, Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 187 responses), 94% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. The school has around 1,065 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St Joseph's Vale, London, SE3 0XX | More schools in Lewisham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Matthew Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Oct 2019 — Good
  3. Jun 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Matthew Academy

What is St Matthew Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about St Matthew Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 187 responses): 94% of parents would recommend St Matthew Academy.
What are St Matthew Academy's latest exam results?
St Matthew Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Matthew Academy located?
St Matthew Academy is a secondary school in London, Lewisham (SE3 0XX).
How many pupils attend St Matthew Academy?
St Matthew Academy has around 1,065 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Matthew Academy with other schools?
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