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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 5PEPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
#5,821
of 13,686 nationally

About St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

For the 2025/26 intake, St Stephen's Church of England Primary School received 81 applications for 48 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.69. All 46 families who listed the school as their first preference were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, applying as a first choice is a sensible strategy. The school does not publish a parent-view survey result, so there is no 'would recommend' percentage to draw on, but the application numbers alone indicate a solid local reputation. St Stephen's is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11 with a Church of England religious character, led by headteacher Jacquelyn Young. It currently has 400 pupils on roll, close to its 420 capacity, and 26 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure above the national average that gives a sense of the school's intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRobinson Street, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 5PE
HeadteacherJacquelyn Young
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils400
Free School Meals (FSM)26.0%
School Capacity400 / 420 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallPlaying FieldsDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisRoundersFootballCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingChessEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

Source: ststephenscofeblackburn.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.