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St Matthew Academy
St Joseph's Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0XX, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.4 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,065
Capacity
1,650
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this all-through academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSEs, where it ranks in the top 42% nationally for Attainment 8. The school boasts a high level of parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it, although only 40% of students achieve a grade 5 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, the impressive EBacc entry rate of 73% indicates a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.2 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 73% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 83% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | No UK data |
Parent View (187 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School has high expectations
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
Progress is communicated
90%
School supports development
86%
School keeps me informed
83%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African33.6%
Black Caribbean16.9%
White British8.4%
White Other7.8%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+B African4.6%
Black Other4.5%
Other4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Asian Other2.9%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.46421, 0.00005 · SE3 0XX
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN135264
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is St Matthew Academy a good school?
St Matthew Academy scores 89.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Matthew Academy?
Based on 187 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Matthew Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Matthew Academy in GCSEs?
St Matthew Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.2. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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