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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires Improvement
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St Matthew Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.

It has 1066 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education All-through All-through All-through
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good - -
Age range 4-16 3-16 4-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 15.6 - -
Proficient Math 106 - -
Proficient Read 105 - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 54% - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 102 97
Reading 105 101 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67% 59.17% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 5.98% 7.4%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.6 Average
Writing 1.6 Above Average
Maths 3 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 2 95 96
Reading 101 4 95 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 62% 6 60.69% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 8.67% 9.69%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.2 Average
Writing 4.3 Well Above Average
Maths 2.6 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 102 3 91 94
Reading 105 5 92 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 68% 33 60.62% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 9.86% 9.14%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.8 Above Average
Writing -2.3 Below Average
Maths 0.7 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 99 94 93
Reading 100 94 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 35% 57.43% 56.27%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 7.7% 8.17%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.9 Below Average
Writing 0.8 Above Average
Maths -4.7 Well Below Average
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.35 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 54% 23.26% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 69% 32.53% 42.99%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 65% 26.32% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 8.21% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 26% 12.47% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 4.43 2.47 2.82

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 93.92% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 158 123 144
Pupils staying in education 94% 91% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 10% 21.54% 32.75%
School sixth forms 42% 35% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 42% 15.92% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 18.69% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.77% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.08% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.26 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 47% 25.89% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 35.94% 45.26%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 70% 26.17% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 25% 11.28% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 38% 16.11% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 4.57 2.55 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 96.33% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 139 118 140
Pupils staying in education 94% 95.5% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 18% 20.17% 34.03%
School sixth forms 37% 35.17% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 37% 19.25% 10.38%
Other education destinations 2% 20.92% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 0.5% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.33% 2.15%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.51 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 48% 4 21.73% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 4 33.2% 43.34%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 43% 21.93% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 6 7.8% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 27% 4 11.53% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 4.25 2.26 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 93.82% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 142 126 135
Pupils staying in education 92% 91.09% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 20.18% 33.3%
School sixth forms 48% 38.36% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 20% 12.73% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 20% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 0.82% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.82% 2.76%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.31 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 52% 2 24.6% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 2 36.47% 42.58%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 32% 24.87% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 9% 14 8.67% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 23% 14% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 4.13 2.52 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 92.09% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 151 128 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 74.64% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 17% 20.18% 28.32%
School sixth forms 30% 35.27% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges 42% 11.82% 9.07%
Other education destinations 2% 16.27% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0.18% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.36% 2.06%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.22 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 22.5% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 36% 43.04%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 37% 21.79% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 11.36% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 23% 13.07% 16.23%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 82.82% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 141 117 144
Pupils staying in education - 33.82% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 20.55% 30.56%
School sixth forms - 28.27% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges 55% 12.45% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 5.36% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.27% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.55% 2.46%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Matthew Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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