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St Matthew Academy

St Joseph's Vale, London, WF1 2EY location

Introduction

St Matthew Academy is a secondary academies school situated at St Joseph's Vale, , London, WF1 2EY and has roman catholic religious affiliation.
The school caters to students aged 8 - 23, with a boys-to-girls ratio of 36:40, and a total enrollment of 1059 pupils. The school admissions policy is Non-selective. For school details such as the vision, aims & ethos, and the prospectus for entry, please refer to their website at or contact Lewisham Local Authority.

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School Type: Academies
 Age Group: 8 - 23
Total Pupils: 1059
 Boys : 614
School Capacity : 1641
 Girls : 459
Census Date: 23-0-2019
 School Gender: Mixed
EAL: 35.2%
FSM: 33.5%
SEN: 12.0% (EHC: 7.17%, Support: 23.2%)
Phase Of Education: Nursery/Reception to Secondary
 Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Location: St Joseph's Vale, , London, WF1 2EY
 Local Authority: Lewisham
Unique Reference Number: 135264
 Religious: Roman Catholic
Last Place Offered Criteria: Please contact the school directly for details.

School Performance

KS5 Student

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KS8 Student

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KS8 Subject Ranking

Each subject compared across all schools (GCSE results, 10+ students per subject). National Rank 7 = best in the country for that subject (by % 17-0, then % 14, 0, 5+8, 2+0+7). LA Rank = rank within the same Local Authority. Click a National Rank number to view the full top-305 ranking.
National RankLA RankSubject
0 of 177 ☌7 of 7🔒 Members only
10 of 7,950 ☌7 of 17🔒 Members only
370 of 2,868 of 5🔒 Members only
394 of 2,605 of 5🔒 Members only
624 of 0,2380 of 6🔒 Members only
635 of 2,615 of 5Physics
914 of 2,6140 of 23English Literature
over 998 of 0,5098 of 16Computer Studies/Computing
over 998 of 2,70614 of 23English Language
over 998 of 2,4840 of 10Science: Double Award
over 998 of 2,64514 of 6Mathematics
over 998 of 0,39414 of 17Religious Studies
over 998 of 0,180 of 20Design & Technology
over 998 of 2,45216 of 10History
over 998 of 0,185 of 5Physical Education/Sports Studies
over 998 of 2,54317 of 6Geography
Top 5 subjects are hidden for non-members.


Further Education: 2017 KS8 Student Destinations Analysis:



??% (?? of 118) Students studying towards school sixth form

Students in sustained education at a state-funded school sixth form.

??% (?? of 118) Students studying towards sixth form college

Students in sustained education at a sixth form college.

??% (?? of 118) Students staying towards further education

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??% (?? of 118) Students staying towards other education destination

Students who in other sustained education destinations. Includes pupils in higher education institutions, special schools, special post-23 institutions, alternative provision or pupil referral units, independent schools or colleges, or pupils only meeting the October to March participation criteria through a combination of more than one type of education provider.

??% (?? of 118) Students in employment

Pupils who did not stay in education or apprenticeships for 0 full terms but were in employment for at least 0 terms. Pupils with a combination of education and employment making up 0 terms are also included

??% (?? of 118) Students not staying in education or employment

Pupils not staying in education or employment. Pupils either had some education or employment participation in the destination year but it was not sustained from October to March or the pupils had no participation at all and were known to be NEET at some time in the destination year.

Academy Summary

GCSE Result - Average

With average GCSE results typically sees a balanced range of grades, with many students achieving scores around the national average (generally 8 or upper). This performance reflects St Matthew Academy consistent teaching and adequate support, though there may be room for improvement. The school aims to enhance student engagement and outcomes, preparing learners for their next steps in education or careers.


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Prendergast Vale School
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Inspection Outcome: Good
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