St Matthew Academy
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Attainment 8 of 47.2 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 47.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.57
- Confidence interval:
- [0.35, 0.80]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 172 | 47.2 | — | 54.1% | 72.7% | 4.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 171 | 50.1 | +0.57 | 69.0% | 70.2% | 4.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 142 | 48.7 | +0.35 | 62.0% | 65.0% | 4.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 111 | 47.8 | +0.26 | 65.0% | 70.0% | 4.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lewisham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135264 |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Region | London |
| Phase | All-through |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal James Potter |
| Trust | ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SE3 0XX |
| Latest pupils | 172 |
| FSM eligible | 35.0% |
Contact and identifiers
St Joseph's Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0XX
https://www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/View local authority page2088536250| DfE number | 6907 |
| UKPRN | 10021091 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2007 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 28 Apr 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |