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St Matthew Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Matthew Academy is a academy sponsor led special school in London, Lewisham , serving pupils aged 4–16, with 1065 pupils, and a capacity of 1650 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.

4–16

Age range

1,065

Pupils

1,650

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

St Matthew Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Matthew Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Lewisham assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

For more information on how Lewisham assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

Find Lewisham catchment area documents →

St Matthew Academy — School Information

Full address
St Joseph's Vale, London, SE3 0XX
Local authority
Lewisham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Special
Age range
4–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35% of pupils
DfE URN
135264

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Matthew Academy

Is St Matthew Academy oversubscribed?

St Matthew Academy has a capacity of 1650 places and currently has 1065 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lewisham.

What is the admissions policy for St Matthew Academy?

St Matthew Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lewisham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Matthew Academy cover?

St Matthew Academy is a special school in London, Lewisham, serving pupils aged 4–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.