St Stephen's CofE Primary School
78%
Capacity
204
Pupils
2.2x
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 Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Stephen's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Frances Holland, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 25 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 CofE Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Netball, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Science Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, St Stephen's CofE 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 | Albyn Road, London, Lewisham, SE8 4ED |
| Headteacher | Frances Holland |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.0% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 260 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Albyn Road, London
Lewisham, SE8 4ED
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