St Matthew Academy
Academy sponsor led
London, SE3 0XX
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 36% in England
7 of 14 in Lewisham
Pupils
1,063
First preferences per place
0.86
2026/27
Absence
5.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.7 | 50.1 | 47.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 56% | 40% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 47% | 59% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.35 | 0.57 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Prendergast Vale School · 0.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 29% in England
- Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham · 0.7 mi · Report card · Top 32% in England
- St Ursula's Convent School · 0.8 mi · Report card · Top 15% in England
- The John Roan School · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
- Thomas Tallis School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 49% in England
- Prendergast School · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Top 7% in England
Best secondary schools in Lewisham · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
St Matthew Academy is in Blackheath West (typical home £450,000, crime very high).
What is St Matthew Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does St Matthew Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Matthew Academy is in the top 36% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.