What did Ofsted judge St Matthew Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged St Matthew Academy's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Matthew Academy?

St Matthew Academy has 1,063 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Matthew Academy take?

St Matthew Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 16.

Where is St Matthew Academy located?

St Matthew Academy is located in London, SE3 0XX, Lewisham.

How do I apply to St Matthew Academy?

St Matthew Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

Does St Matthew Academy have a religious character?

Yes — St Matthew Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.6% of pupils at St Matthew Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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St Matthew Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Matthew Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St Matthew Academy's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Matthew Academy?: St Matthew Academy has 1,063 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Matthew Academy take?: St Matthew Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is St Matthew Academy located?: St Matthew Academy is located in London, SE3 0XX, Lewisham.
How do I apply to St Matthew Academy?: St Matthew Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
Does St Matthew Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St Matthew Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.6% of pupils at St Matthew Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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St Matthew Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Matthew Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St Matthew Academy's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Matthew Academy?: St Matthew Academy has 1,063 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Matthew Academy take?: St Matthew Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is St Matthew Academy located?: St Matthew Academy is located in London, SE3 0XX, Lewisham.
How do I apply to St Matthew Academy?: St Matthew Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
Does St Matthew Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St Matthew Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.6% of pupils at St Matthew Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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