St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
118%
Capacity
248
Pupils
2.4x
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 Wolverhampton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 248 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (118% of 210 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 Sarah Horton, it falls under Wolverhampton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6145th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 60 in Wolverhampton.
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 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 Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wolverhampton, St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | Woden Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BB |
| Headteacher | Sarah Horton |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Number of Pupils | 248 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 63.1% |
| School Capacity | 248 / 210 (118% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6145th of 13,686
Nationally
603rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
30th of 60
In Wolverhampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
65%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
73
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woden Road, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, WV10 0BB
Woden Road, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, WV10 0BB
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