St Matthew Academy
St Joseph's Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0XXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Matthew Academy is an all-through school in Lewisham for ages 4 to 16. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. It ranks 7th of 14 secondary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 March 2025, report published 28 April 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 March 2025
Pupils at St Matthew Academy receive an exceptional education. This starts in early years, where strong foundations are built, and continues through to the primary and secondary phases. Pupils develop a rich body of knowledge and achieve very highly. As a result, pupils are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school takes a nurturing and caring approach, which leads to pupils feeling and being secure and safe. They appreciate the support they receive from staff if they have a concern. The school's values of 'integrity, courage and service' are evident throughout the school's work. Staff have consistently high expectations of pupils' behaviour and conduct. Pupils behave very well in all phases of their education. They are committed to their learning and take pride in their work. Where pupils struggle, the school takes prompt and highly effective action to support them. Many pupils enthusiastically take on roles of responsibility, supporting the school and the wider community. Pupils develop leadership skills when taking on roles, such as prefects, house leaders and pupil council representatives. They benefit from an exceptional enrichment offer. The school provides numerous, varied opportunities to nurture, develop and stretch pupils' talents and interests.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
172 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,063 pupils on roll, with places for 1,650
Schools near St Matthew Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Mission School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Attainment 8: 48.3 |
| Prendergast Vale School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.2 |
| St Ursula's Convent School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 55.1 |
| Riverston School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 19.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr James Potter
- Phone
- 02088536250
- Address
- St Joseph's Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0XX
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- URN
- 135264
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.