What is the Ofsted rating of St Matthew Academy?

St Matthew Academy has an Ofsted rating of "Outstanding", based on an inspection in 3 November 2025.

How many pupils does St Matthew Academy have?

St Matthew Academy has 1,065 pupils enrolled.

Who is the principal of St Matthew Academy?

The principal of St Matthew Academy is James Potter.

What type of school is St Matthew Academy?

St Matthew Academy is a Academy sponsor led with a All-through phase of education.

Which local authority is St Matthew Academy in?

St Matthew Academy is in the Lewisham local authority area.

Academy sponsor led All-through Open

St Matthew Academy

📍 St Joseph's Vale, Lewisham, SE3 0XX

Ofsted: Outstanding (3 November 2025)

1,065

Pupils

35.0%

Free school meals

1 September 2007

Opened

About this school

St Matthew Academy is a Academy sponsor led serving all-through age pupils, located in Lewisham. The school has 1,065 pupils enrolled. It was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 3 November 2025. The Principal is James Potter. The school is administered by Lewisham local authority. It belongs to ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It opened in 1 September 2007.