St Matthew Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Matthew Academy.

London, SE30XX Ofsted: Good Age 4-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
66.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.57
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.5%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 October 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Joseph's Vale
London, SE30XX
Phone
2088536250
Website
stmatthewacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135264
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
St Joseph's Vale, London, SE3 0XX
Website
https://www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/
Age range
4-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1650 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,066
Free School Meals
40.7% (434 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.5 (+20.5 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
38.6 (+19.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.1 (+10.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.57 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
41 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
82
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,066 pupils
4-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let Your Light Shine"

Integrity Courage Service

St Matthew Academy is a mixed all-through Catholic school for pupils aged 4-16. It is sponsored by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. The academy welcomes pupils of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher message presents St Matthew Academy as a vibrant and nurturing Catholic community with a commitment to excellence and invites visitors to view the school.

Facilities

state of the art facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Forward-thinking curriculum Enrichment activities Targeted academic interventions Dedicated pastoral support Careers programme designed to prepare for the future

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are coordinated through the Lewisham local authority. The academy has an agreed admission number of 30 pupils in reception and 180 pupils in year 7. Pupils in year 6 have the automatic right to transfer to year 7. Applications should be made through the local authority using the appropriate coordinated admissions form.

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