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St Stephen's Primary School

Lichfield, WS13 8NLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#3,472
of 13,686 nationally

About St Stephen's Primary School

St Stephen's Primary School in Lichfield is a popular choice among local families, with a clear signal of demand in its admissions data. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 74 applications for just 46 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.61. All 46 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is oversubscribed, putting it first on your form has historically been enough to secure a spot. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a nursery provision available for younger children. Headteacher Mike Dowd leads a school of 277 pupils, which is below its capacity of 360, so there is some room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.1%, which is a useful benchmark for the school's intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Lane, Lichfield, Lichfield, WS13 8NL
HeadteacherMike Dowd
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils277
Free School Meals (FSM)14.1%
School Capacity277 / 360 (77% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsArt StudiosLibraryMusic RoomsDining HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersTennisNetballDanceFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubChoirChessFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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 "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.