St Matthew Academy vs Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,063 students
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
London · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,048 students
| Measure | St Matthew Academy London, London | Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #234 of 640 | #150 of 640 |
| National rank | #1098 of 4,090 | #697 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 1,063 | 1,048 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,063 | 1,048 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.1% | 56% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.7% | 69% |
| EBacc average points | 4.49 | 4.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/ | www.trinitylewisham.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 68.3).
- •Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 83%).
- •Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 13%).
- •St Matthew Academy is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 1,048.
- •St Matthew Academy is a academy school while Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Matthew Academy better than Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
On the Success Index (England), Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham ranks higher (77.7 vs 68.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Matthew Academy and Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew Academy: 1,063. Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham: 1,048. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew Academy and Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham rank in London?
St Matthew Academy is 234th of 640 and Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham is 150th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).