St Stephen's CofE School
110%
Capacity
347
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About St Stephen's CofE School
St Stephen's CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 347 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Stephen's CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Coxhead, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11444th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 45 in Preston.
St Stephen's CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 39 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Stephen's CofE School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming, Rounders, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Coding, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, St Stephen's CofE 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | South Meadow Lane, South Meadow Lane, PRESTON, Preston, PR1 8JN |
| Headteacher | John Coxhead |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 347 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.4% |
| School Capacity | 347 / 315 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11444th of 13,686
Nationally
1685th of 2,065
In North West
33rd of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
47%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
51
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
South Meadow Lane, South Meadow Lane, PRESTON
Preston, PR1 8JN
South Meadow Lane, South Meadow Lane, PRESTON
Preston, PR1 8JN
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