St Stephen's Primary School
Lichfield, WS13 8NL · Staffordshire · primary school
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61st of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.0/10 against 4,318 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club and Young Voices, participate in Athletics, Active Crew Sports and Tennis, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 306 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Active Crew Sports programme? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Stephen's Primary School
Overview
St Stephen’s Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel happy, safe, and enthusiastic about learning. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in very good behaviour and a curriculum that supports strong progress in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, friendly, and take part enthusiastically in lessons, with staff managing low-level disruption effectively.
- Leaders have designed a "well-sequenced, coherent curriculum" using consistent teaching strategies, such as ‘Flashback 4’ sessions, to help pupils remember learning.
- Early reading is prioritised with daily opportunities and effective support for those finding it difficult, ensuring pupils "read well and for pleasure."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective, targeted support and feel included and successful.
- Staff feel valued with manageable workloads, and pupils enjoy taking on responsibilities as ambassadors in various areas.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review communication with parents to ensure it meets their needs, as some feel they do not receive enough information to help their children.
- Leaders are using evaluation data to make further improvements to the curriculum in a small number of subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders taking duties seriously, staff receiving regular training, and governors ensuring all pre-appointment checks are completed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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