The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.2
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 142 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,065
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 35%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Trust
- ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Potter (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
St Joseph's Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0XX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is St Matthew Academy a selective school?
No. St Matthew Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Matthew Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Matthew Academy?
St Matthew Academy currently has 1,065 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthew Academy take?
St Matthew Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is St Matthew Academy?
St Matthew Academy is in London, SE3 0XX, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthew Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Matthew Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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