SBCAT - Celebrates St. Matthew Academy's Outstanding Ofsted Success!

The St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust is absolutely thrilled to share the fantastic news regarding St Matthew Academy's recent Ofsted inspection, which took place on the 11th and 12th of March, 2025.

We are delighted to announce that St. Matthew Academy has made significant strides and has been awarded the highest possible grade of Outstanding in all five categories:

• The quality of education
• Behaviour and attitudes
• Personal development
• Leadership and management
• Early years provision

The inspectors showered both pupils and staff with praise, recognising the dedication and hard work that has led to this remarkable achievement. On behalf of the entire governing body and the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust, we extend our warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to everyone at St. Matthew Academy.

We are incredibly proud of the prodigious accolades highlighted in the inspection report. A summary of the key findings is available below, and the full report can now be accessed on the academy's website. This outstanding outcome is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the leadership, staff, students, and the wider St Matthew Academy community. Well done to all!

Read the full article and view the Ofsted Report Here