Admissions

St Matthew Academy is a Catholic all-through school, offering places to children and young people aged 4 to 16.

We are sponsored by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. We always welcome visits from prospective parents at one of our open events, or please contact the Academy reception (020 8853 6250) to arrange a tour of the Academy.

The Academy has an agreed admission number of 30 pupils in reception and 187 pupils in year 7. Pupils in year 6 have the automatic right to transfer to year 7. The Academy will then admit additional pupils up to a maximum of 187 places available in year 7.

Applications for Reception, Year 7 and In Year Transfers to the Academy should be made through the local authority of the applicant, using the appropriate coordinated admissions form.

You can find out more about applying to Lewisham schools from the Lewisham Admissions Team:

The Admission Team
Lewisham Council
3rd Floor, Laurence House
Catford
SE6 4RU
schooladmissions@lewisham.gov.uk 
Lewisham Admissions website

Supporting Documents - Year 7

Please complete the form below to submit evidence of faith documentation directly to our school. Please note that you must also complete your local authority's main eAdmissions application, as this form does not replace it. 

The deadline for submitting supporting documents is Saturday 31 October 2026

Year 7 Admissions Form 2027/2028

Supporting Documents - Reception (Primary School)

Please complete the form below to submit evidence of faith documentation directly to our school. Please note that you must also complete your local authority's main eAdmissions application, as this form does not replace it. 

The deadline for submitting supporting documents is Friday 15 January 2027

Reception (Primary School) Admissions Form 2027/28

School Admission Appeals Information

If you have not been offered a place at St Matthew Academy, the law entitles you to appeal the decision to an Independent Appeal Panel.

Please ensure you have read our Admission Policy and considered your reasons carefully before submitting an appeal.

Important Details & Requirements:

• Independent Panel & Format: Appeals are considered by a panel of three members who are completely independent of the school and the Local Authority. All appeals are conducted online via Zoom conference call.

• How to Request an Appeal: Contact the school’s Admissions Officer at admissions@stmatthewacademy.co.uk to request an appeal application form.

• Documentation & Evidence: You must state the full grounds for your appeal on the form at the time of submission. Any supporting letters, reports, or evidence you wish the panel to consider must be included with your application.

• Infant Class Size Regulations (Reception, Year 1 & Year 2): Government legislation limits Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 classes to a maximum of 30 children. Because of these strict statutory limits, there are very limited legal grounds under which an appeal panel can uphold an appeal for these year groups.

Appeals Timetable & Deadlines (2027 Entry & In-Year)