St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
London, SW8 1EJ · Lambeth · primary school
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41st of 56 primary schools in Lambeth we can score, 58 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 630 of them, against 4.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games & Puzzle, Zumba, and Movie Night clubs. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Zumba club for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Stephen’s Church of England Primary School is described as a "warm and welcoming" institution where pupils learn in a "safe and nurturing environment." The inspection confirms that the school has "taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection," ensuring pupils receive a "rounded education" and gain the skills needed for life.
Strengths
- The school delivers a "well-thought-out and ambitious curriculum" that respects diverse backgrounds and ensures pupils "see themselves represented in the texts used."
- Reading is prioritised with "precision" in phonics teaching, ensuring pupils can blend sounds and read matched books, with support provided for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified "swiftly" and supported through specialist advice and tailored activities to learn successfully.
- Leaders provide enriching experiences, such as trips and visitors, which inspire pupils and help them feel "well prepared for life in modern Britain."
- Staff are "overwhelmingly positive" about the school, describing it as "like ‘a family’" where leaders consider workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, assessment is "not used precisely enough" to check what pupils learn and remember, leading to inconsistent depth of knowledge.
- The school must ensure assessment is "used consistently well across the curriculum" to identify errors or misconceptions in pupils’ learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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