KS4 Success Stories 2025 (ID 1139)

• Sara
  Sara

  Sara achieved exceptional grades including 999999888776 and is excited about her next chapter. She speaks positively about the supportive staff, after school sessions, scholarships and interventions alongside the resources and advice given regarding exam preparation, future pathways and careers.

  “The teachers here at SMA are incredibly hard working, supportive, who offer bespoke guidance and support. The teachers here are fantastic, they really are passionate about the delivery of their subjects and have been a positive influence on my work ethic, high standards and strong aspirations”.

• Aayush
  Aayush

  Aayush was thrilled to learn that he achieved an impressive set of results; 999988888777. He praises his teachers for helping him to realise his ambitions and achieve his potential during the last 5 years. Aayush discusses the positive influence staff had on his work ethic.

  “The personalised experience at St Matthew Academy is second to none. Support and guidance is tailored to each of us and all of the teachers have been a positive influence on my work ethic, high standards and strong aspirations. They delivered the highest quality teaching and I am so grateful for all they have done for me”.

• Jada
  Jada

  Jada celebrates her fantastic grades of 988876655 and looks forward to her next chapter at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar to study Classic Civilisation, Business Studies and English Literature. Jada has ambitions to embark on a Project Management degree apprenticeship with a prestigious organisation such as KPMG or Tokio Marine Holdings, praising the unique format of a degree apprenticeship, and excited about the prospect of getting on-the-job experience.

  “What sets St Matthew Academy apart is the level of attention, support and care from our teachers. They dedicate time to discuss your ambitions and passions and work with you to establish your route to achieving it. My teachers went above and beyond to provide me with the support, resources and advice which helped me to excel and helped me to secure these grades”.

• Matthew
  Matthew

  Matthew is celebrating his fantastic grades including 998888888876. On receiving his results, he said: “the staff at SMA have provided me with the encouragement and support needed to achieve my potential and thanks to them, I am celebrating not only my results but getting into the sixth form I wanted to. It truly is an inspiring place to grow and learn, the teachers truly take the time to get to know you as an individual, understanding your learning styles and personalising teaching to help you learn best”. Matthew looks forward to studying Maths, Physics and Chemistry at CTK Aquinas Sixth Form and pursuing his dream of becoming a qualified engineer.

• Amparo
  Amparo

  Amparo has made phenomenal progress over her time at SMA and with 88888777766 under her belt, the world is her oyster. She has big plans to study Biology, Chemistry and Maths at St Thomas the Apostle College and aspires to enter the medical field post university. 

  “I am so proud of everything I have achieved today. I have proven to myself how driven and resilient I am, improving continuously and now celebrating grades which are the results of hard work and determination. St Matthew Academy is a brilliant place to learn, a supportive and diverse community where you can really begin to carve out your future, make life-long friendships and create special memories”.

• Dihain
  Dihain

  Celebrating 998887775, Dihain is looking forward to a successful future, having accepted his place at Dartford Grammar School Sixth Form to study Computer Science, Economics and Maths. He describes St Matthew Academy as ‘welcoming, safe and loving’, and praises his teachers for going above and beyond in their support and recognising his potential.

  “I am so proud of everything that I have achieved. The additional support from my teachers and their ongoing support and motivation has enabled me to gain higher grades than what I achieved in my mocks, a testament to their encouragement and my own hard work. SMA really does have a family feel, everyone wants the best for one another and our teachers want us to become the best version of themselves. The lessons learnt and foundations built here I will take with me to Sixth Form, and I hope to study Musical Engineering at university in the years to come”.

• Shaqwan
  Shaqwan

  Having secured 8888877777 in his GCSE examinations, Shaqwan looks forward to embarking on his next chapter at the prestigious St Dunstan’s College to study Maths, Economics, English Literature and History and has his sights set on university and training as a lawyer. 

  “What sets SMA apart is the community. The teachers are incredible, have great subject knowledge and push everyone to do their absolute best. They understand when we require extra support and when we can be challenged”.

• Shaely
  Shaely

  With an incredible portfolio of results including 998888888876, St Matthew Primary Academy alumni Shaely looks forward to attending St Thomas the Apostle College in September to study Business, Biology and Maths. She describes the academy as ‘inspiring’, praising her teacher’s passion for their subjects, and in turn, making her fall in love with her subjects too. 

  “My teachers instilled a sense of self-confidence and belief in me that inspired me to work hard and realise that anything I put my mind to, I can achieve. SMA is an incredible place to learn, teachers are always here to help. The interventions and enrichment opportunities have not only helped me to achieve but begin building a CV that will make me stand out from the crowd!”