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St Stephen's CofE School
Goodgraded 15/11/2023Ages 3–11347 pupilsFaithChurch 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 & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 15/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)47%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake35.0%
Free school meals35.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language58.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.1%
Attendance92.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence24.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in PRESTON
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