St Stephen's CofE Primary School
98%
Capacity
205
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Stephen's CofE Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Stephen's CofE Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Guy Lovgreen, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5225th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 57 in Tameside.
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 23 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
St Stephen's CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is below average, with 37% recommending the school (27 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Stephen's CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cricket, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, St Stephen's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Audenshaw Road, Manchester, Tameside, M34 5HD |
| Headteacher | Guy Lovgreen |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.9% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5225th of 13,686
Nationally
766th of 2,065
In North West
22nd of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
27 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Stephen's CofE Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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Contact Information
Audenshaw Road, Manchester
Tameside, M34 5HD
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