St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, London
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 839th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 9,982nd of 14,452 across England. It was 80% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lambeth (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 80% in Lambeth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (76% in reading, 66% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put St Stephen's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Stephen's Church of England Primary School are Herbert Morrison Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 92% maths); Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism (0.2 miles, Good, 47% reading, 39% maths); Reay Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 90% maths); and Ashmole Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 67% maths).
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Herbert Morrison Primary SchoolWyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and AutismReay Primary SchoolAshmole Primary School
Who goes there
59.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 75.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (52%), Mixed (15%) and other ethnic groups (12%).
In 2026, 35 pupils (17.6%) received SEN support and 6 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Nine Elms Underground Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tate Library, 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Stephen's Church of England Primary School are Platanos College (0.4 miles) and Lilian Baylis Technology School (0.5 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Stephen's creates a welcoming family atmosphere where children feel safe and supported. Teachers are well-trained and teach reading exceptionally well, while the school also provides exciting learning experiences through trips, museums visits, and special visitors. The school celebrates diversity, ensures all children see themselves represented in learning, and provides tailored support for those who need extra help.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed ambitious curriculum where pupils build on their learning and see themselves represented in texts
- Strong emphasis on teaching reading with well-trained staff delivering phonics with precision
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs using various strategies and specialist advice
- Enriching experiences including trips, outdoor learning, after-school clubs, visitors and cultural celebrations
- Positive school culture where pupils know trusted adults to turn to with concerns
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in wider curriculum subjects needs to be more consistently structured and carefully applied
- Teachers need to develop more precise checking of learning in subjects beyond reading and mathematics
- Inconsistent depth of knowledge and understanding in some curriculum areas compared to others
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school clubs, museum trips, park visits, outdoor learning, International Evening celebrations, school newspaper, playground hero roles, Black History Month visitors
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is a warm and welcoming school where pupils learn in a safe and nurturing environment with high expectations for all learners. The school has maintained good standards and continues to provide a rounded education with enriching experiences.
At a Glance
59.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 76% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 66% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 86% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.9
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
10
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Lambeth
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Stephen's Church of England Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Herbert Morrison SW8270m away · Not yet graded
- The Boury Academy280m away · Not yet graded
- The Play Professionals at Reay560m away · Not yet graded
- Young People Matter at Ashmole Primary School570m away · Not yet graded
- St. Anne's Community Centre Childcare Ltd650m away · Not yet graded
- KPCC@Henry Fawcett Primary School910m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is in Lambeth; for families living there:
- Lambeth's school travel policy: Home to school transport policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 140
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 26
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 140 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 26 serious and 114 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
168 pupils
210 places
42 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Lambeth council
Places available
2,650
Applications
2,122
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
All primary applications across Lambeth council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
20.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
199
Total Pupils
98
Boys
101
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
18.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,386
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,131
Per pupil
£1654k
Total funding
£165k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
26.3%
Persistent absence
152
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is St Stephen's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Lambeth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 80% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School average 19.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School has around 199 pupils on roll. 59% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
6.3% of sessions were missed at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 26.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming St Stephen's Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Stephen's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Stephen's Church of England Primary School: Junior Adventures Group @ Herbert Morrison SW8 (270m away, registered, not yet graded), The Boury Academy (280m away, registered, not yet graded) and The Play Professionals at Reay (560m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 140 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 26 serious and 114 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is at Dorset Road, London, SW8 1EJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)