VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Stephen's CofE School
Goodgraded 15/11/2023Ages 3–11347 pupilsChurch of England
St Stephen's CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in PRESTON, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 347 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/11/2023, St Stephen's CofE School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in PRESTON can view St Stephen's CofE School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 15/11/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence24.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals35.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language58.6%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-38%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in PRESTON
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