St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
418
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bexley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 418 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Susan Oram, it falls under Bexley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 214th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 55 in Bexley.
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 143 applications for 60 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School include Music Rooms, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bexley, St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ruskin Avenue, Welling, Bexley, DA16 3QG |
| Headteacher | Susan Oram |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Number of Pupils | 418 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.8% |
| School Capacity | 418 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (18 Nov 2021): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
214th of 13,686
Nationally
49th of 1,592
In London
3rd of 55
In Bexley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
27%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
92%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
143
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Ruskin Avenue, Welling
Bexley, DA16 3QG
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