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St Stephen's Primary School

Newham, E6 1ASPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
142 1st-choice / 89 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#423 of 13,686 nationally

About St Stephen's Primary School

St Stephen's Primary School in Newham is a large state primary running very close to full capacity, with 623 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 630. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 32.9%, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the diverse, inner-city community the school serves. Demand for places is exceptionally high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 343 applications for just 89 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.85 to one. Of those applications, 142 were first-preference choices, and only 88 first-preference offers were made, giving a clear signal that this is one of the most sought-after primaries in the borough. The school is led by headteacher Neena Lall OBE, who has steered it to an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in 2023, a grade it has held consistently across both its recent inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhitfield Road, London, Newham, E6 1AS
HeadteacherNeena Lall OBE
Local AuthorityNewham
Number of Pupils623
Free School Meals (FSM)32.9%
School Capacity623 / 630 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumSensory RoomDining HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsRoundersTennisDanceCricketGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalMulti-SensoryOther

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

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St Stephen's Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.