St Matthew Academy
Academy sponsor led · All-through · Ages 4–16 · 1,063 pupils · London
The council’s dates, for reference
St Matthew Academy sets its own term dates. These are Lewisham’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
108 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Thursday, 22 July 2027
102 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Friday, 23 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
40 days
Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Published through to 2029/30.
Read from lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/schools/term-dates. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About St Matthew Academy
St Matthew Academy is a All-through school for ages 4 to 16 in London, Lewisham, with 1,063 pupils.
TypeAcademy sponsor led
PhaseAll-through
CouncilLewisham
Pupils1,063 of 1,650 places
AdmitsMixed
CharacterRoman Catholic
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 September 2007
URN135264
Websitewww.stmatthewacademy.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
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Christ The King Sixth Form College
0.1 mi · Sixth form or 16+
John Ball Primary School
0.3 mi · Primary
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
0.4 mi · Primary
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
0.4 mi · Primary
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
0.5 mi · Primary
Where it is
St Joseph's ValeLondon
SE3 0XX
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