Lewisham
St Matthew Academy
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 54.2 is above the national average of around 46.
- 54.2
- Attainment 8
- 54%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- Academic year
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- +0.57
- Progress 8
- [0.35, 0.80]
- Confidence interval
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Applications and offers
National offer day figures that councils report to the Department for Education. These are counts only: they do not show how far away the last child offered a place lived.
Reception entry
| Year of entry | Places offered | Put it first | First choices offered | Applications (any preference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 18 | 14 | 14 (100%) | 61 |
| September 2025 | 16 | 13 | 13 (100%) | 33 |
| September 2024 | 12 | 10 | 10 (100%) | 33 |
| September 2023 | 19 | 18 | 18 (100%) | 50 |
| September 2022 | 14 | 9 | 9 (100%) | 58 |
Year 7 entry
| Year of entry | Places offered | Put it first | First choices offered | Applications (any preference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 155 | 134 | 83 (62%) | 622 |
| September 2025 | 157 | 66 | 62 (94%) | 479 |
| September 2024 | 146 | 78 | 78 (100%) | 416 |
| September 2023 | 146 | 67 | 67 (100%) | 419 |
| September 2022 | 132 | 95 | 76 (80%) | 500 |
Source: Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, school-level data, published 18 June 2026. “–” means the figure was not published. The council’s own allocation figures are the official record: check Lewisham’s admissions page for cut-off distances, the admission rules and this year’s dates.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 175 | 54.2 | — | 53.7% | 21.7% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 172 | 47.2 | — | 40.1% | — | 72.7% | 4.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 171 | 50.1 | +0.57 | 55.6% | — | 70.2% | 4.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 142 | 48.7 | +0.35 | 53.5% | — | 65.5% | 4.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 111 | 47.8 | +0.26 | — | — | 70.0% | 4.6 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
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 |
| Pupils | 1,065 |
| FSM eligible | 35.0% |
Contact and identifiers
St Joseph's Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0XX
https://www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/2088536250| 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 | 2025/2026 |
| 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 |