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St Stephen's CofE School

Preston, PR1 8JNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 39 places
Ranking
#11,444
of 13,686 nationally

About St Stephen's CofE School

St Stephen's CofE School in Preston is a state primary that is currently running above its official capacity, with 347 pupils on roll against a capacity of 315. That oversubscription is backed up by the numbers: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 51 applications for 39 places, with 38 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.31. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals — 35.4 per cent — which is well above the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment with significant economic diversity. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character that may appeal to local families, though the data doesn't specify any faith-based admissions criteria. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which can be a practical draw for working parents looking for continuity into Reception.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSouth Meadow Lane, South Meadow Lane, PRESTON, Preston, PR1 8JN
HeadteacherJohn Coxhead
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils347
Free School Meals (FSM)35.4%
School Capacity347 / 315 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomICT SuiteGymnasiumLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsCross CountrySwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningCodingFilm ClubScience ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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