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St Stephen's CofE First School

Redditch, B98 8HWPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Stephen's CofE First School

St Stephen's CofE First School is a state primary in Redditch, part of Worcestershire local authority, and one of 180 primary schools in the county. It sits among a competitive local landscape: the top-ranked peers in Worcestershire include Inkberrow Primary School and Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School, both scoring 88, with Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School close behind at 86. St Stephen's itself has a Good rating from Ofsted, a significant turnaround from its previous inspection in 2017, when it was rated Inadequate overall. The school serves children aged 3 to 9 and has a Church of England religious character. With 167 pupils on roll against a capacity of 150, it is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 59 applications for 30 places, with 29 offers going to first-preference families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 24. 8 per cent, above the national average, reflecting the school's role in a mixed catchment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMabey Avenue, Redditch, Redditch, B98 8HW
HeadteacherSarah Callanan
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils167
Free School Meals (FSM)24.8%
School Capacity167 / 150 (111% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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13 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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