St Stephen's CofE Primary School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Stephen's creates a genuinely nurturing school environment where every child feels valued and belongs. The school excels at supporting pupils with additional needs through expert inclusive practices and strong pastoral care. Early years provision is particularly strong, with children developing excellent communication skills and a real love of learning that prepares them well for Year 1.
Key Strengths
- Strong early years provision with exciting curriculum and excellent language development
- Effective safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged learners
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils with tailored pastoral support
- Good attendance rates and improving behaviour, especially through structured playtimes
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not build sufficient knowledge and skills across wider curriculum subjects
- Some teachers lack expertise in teaching certain subjects effectively
- Leaders' checks on teaching quality and behaviour record-keeping are not sharp enough
- Professional development is not focused enough on improving subject knowledge and classroom practice
- Playground behaviour expectations are inconsistent compared to classroom standards
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, resulting in pupils being made safer and feeling safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports events, singing in community, brass instrument lessons, overnight trips in Year 4 and Year 6, Bee Ready breakfast club, pupil leader roles, clubs supporting talents beyond curriculum
St Stephen's CofE Primary School provides a welcoming, nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and supported, with particular strengths in early years provision and inclusive practices. However, the school needs to improve the teaching of the wider curriculum and strengthen leadership checks on quality and impact.
At a Glance
16.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.
Class Sizes
30.4
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
7
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
240 pupils
236 capacity
4 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Wigan
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,601
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
97.0%
Primary admissions across Wigan (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.91426%
Overall absence
6.01093%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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