Best 3 All-through schools in Lewisham – comparison

Comparison of all-through schools: St Matthew Academy (All-through) in London; Prendergast Ladywell School (All-through) in Lewisham; Prendergast Vale School (All-through) in London — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Matthew Academy, Prendergast Ladywell School and Prendergast Vale School. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around London and Lewisham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Matthew Academy), published Nov 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for St Matthew Academy (Nov 2019). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,150, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–40–45%; all within the LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS trust.

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Phase / Type
All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location
London
SE3 0XX
Ofsted
2 27 Nov 2019
Pupils
≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Lewisham (209)
Website
www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk
Telephone
02088536250
Phase / Type
All-through • Academy converter
Location
Lewisham
SE4 1SA
Ofsted
2 24 Mar 2019
Pupils
≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
Website
www.prendergast-ladywell.com
Telephone
02086901114
Phase / Type
All-through • Academy converter
Location
London
SE13 7BN
Ofsted
2 5 Mar 2018
Pupils
≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
Website
www.prendergast-vale.com
Telephone
02082973540

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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.