Academy · Lewisham

St Matthew Academy

All-through
Ages 4–16
Roman Catholic

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Lewisham council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: All-through
Ages: 4–16
Pupils: 1063 (capacity 1650)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Archdiocese of Southwark
Academy trust: ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 02088536250
Address: St Joseph's Vale, London, SE3 0XX
Website: stmatthewacademy.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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