Stephenson Memorial Primary School
About Stephenson Memorial Primary School
Stephenson Memorial Primary School in North Tyneside is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is noticeably smaller than its physical capacity would allow. With 368 pupils on roll against a capacity of 496, the school is operating at about 74% of its potential size, which is a significant gap. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 55.2%, well above the national average and a clear indicator of the area's socioeconomic profile. Despite this spare capacity, the school is oversubscribed for its 38 Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round, receiving 55 total applications and making 37 offers to first-preference families. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.45, meaning nearly one and a half families compete for every place, so demand is real even if the overall site isn't full. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Kerry Lilico.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Apr 2024Latest monitoring visit (18 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:20
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
Source: stephensonmemorial.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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