St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
83%
Capacity
197
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Lambeth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 197 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Stephen's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Linda Campbell, it falls under Lambeth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10357th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 54 in Lambeth.
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 24 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Netball, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lambeth, St Stephen's Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dorset Road, London, Lambeth, SW8 1EJ |
| Headteacher | Linda Campbell |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 197 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.6% |
| School Capacity | 197 / 236 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10357th of 13,686
Nationally
1438th of 1,592
In London
46th of 54
In Lambeth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
52%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Dorset Road, London
Lambeth, SW8 1EJ
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