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St Matthew Academy

St Joseph's Vale, London, SE3 0XX
Part of: ST MATTHEW ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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St Matthew Academy
London, SE3 0XX
1,065 Pupils
1,650 Capacity
4–16 Age Range
35.00% FSM %
615 Boys
450 Girls
About St Matthew Academy

St Matthew Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–16 based in Lewisham, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 1,065 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,650. Current headteacher: James Potter.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lewisham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Lewisham
Region London
Administrative District Lewisham
Parliamentary Constituency Lewisham North
Ward Blackheath
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2007
UKPRN 10021091
URN 135264
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Joan Forrest Chair of Local Governing Body 01/06/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Ringham Chair of Local Governing Body 02/06/2025 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Alison Billenness Local Governor 15/06/2025 14/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Fargen Local Governor 05/03/2025 04/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Claire Garland Local Governor 03/11/2022 02/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Tony Halmos Local Governor 01/04/2022 31/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Kelly Local Governor 26/02/2025 25/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Martina Maurer Local Governor 03/11/2022 02/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr James Potter Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Chevon Whyte Local Governor 04/07/2024 03/07/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Christ The King Sixth Form College
0.2 km • London
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John Ball Primary School
0.42 km • London
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St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
0.62 km • London
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All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
0.63 km • London
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Heath House Preparatory School
0.73 km • London
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
0.85 km • London
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Matthew Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in London, Lewisham.
St Matthew Academy has 1,065 pupils, with a capacity of 1,650.
St Matthew Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
The admissions policy at St Matthew Academy is: Non-selective.
Yes, St Matthew Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Principal at St Matthew Academy is Mr James Potter.
St Matthew Academy is at St Joseph's Vale, London, SE3 0XX, in the Lewisham local authority, London.
Sixth form at St Matthew Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
St Matthew Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr James Potter
St Joseph's Vale, London, SE3 0XX
02088536250
www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/
Location
SE3 0XX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135264
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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