St Stephen's CofE Primary School, London
St Stephen's CofE 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 Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 36th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 247th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.7 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- 1.7 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Stephen's CofE Primary School in detail
St Stephen's CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "I am delighted that you are considering St. Stephen’s CE Primary School for your child’s education. We have been serving the local community for over 160 years. St Stephen’s was part of the original village of Shepherd’s Bush and built at the same time as the Church."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, gymnastics, ballet, drama, choir, guitar and art.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 98% of Year 6 pupils at St Stephen's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 86% in Hammersmith and Fulham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (96% in reading, 96% in maths).
Getting a place at St Stephen's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 99 families put St Stephen's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 214 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.7 first choices for every place. 42 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Stephen's CofE Primary School are Miles Coverdale Primary School (0.1 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 80% maths); Greenside Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); Ark White City Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 69% maths); and Brackenbury Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 84% maths).
St Stephen's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Miles Coverdale Primary SchoolGreenside Primary SchoolArk White City Primary AcademyBrackenbury Primary School
Who goes there
13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 36.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (41%), Mixed (18%) and Black (9%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Shepherd's Bush Market, about 80 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shepherd's Bush Market Station, 20 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Stephen's CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Stephen's CofE Primary School are Hammersmith Academy (0.4 miles), Phoenix Academy (0.7 miles) and The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (0.7 miles).
Hammersmith AcademyPhoenix AcademyThe Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
13.3%
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 remained stable at around 98% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 96% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 87% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.6
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Library News: Let’s Hug a Tree!
28 Sep 2026
Library News: Autumn Leaves are Falling….
21 Sep 2026
Library News: Loving Libraries
14 Sep 2026
Library News: ‘Back to School’
8 Sep 2026
Library News: Let the music play…
29 Jun 2026
A Friday Night Round Up and Staffing Details.
26 Jun 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Stephen's CofE Primary School.
- Camp FantasticAt the school · Not yet graded
- Star Learning TuitionAt the school · Not yet graded
- Solomon Tuition390m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva @ Brackenbury Primary710m away · Not yet graded
- White City After School Club780m away · Not yet graded
- Active Champions790m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Stephen's CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Stephen's CofE Primary School is in Hammersmith and Fulham; for families living there:
Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 268
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 52
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 268 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 52 serious and 216 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
42 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 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
99%
Near capacity
417 pupils
420 places
3 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 Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,361
Applications
1,186
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All primary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.7 first choices per place
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
60
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
18.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
445
Total Pupils
212
Boys
233
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
22.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,022
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,085
Per pupil
£2745k
Total funding
£92k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
5.0%
Persistent absence
360
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 CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Stephen's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Stephen's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 98% reached the expected standard in reading and 96% did so in maths.
What is St Stephen's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Stephen's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Stephen's CofE Primary School average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School has around 445 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at St Stephen's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming St Stephen's CofE 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 CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Camp Fantastic (registered, not yet graded) and Star Learning Tuition (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 268 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 52 serious and 216 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 42 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is at Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)