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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Lambeth SW8 1EJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught effectively, and children use their phonics knowledge skills well to read and write words and sentences.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created a stimulating curriculum, which encourages pupils to be curious about their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Learning tasks in wider curriculum subjects like science are not routinely demanding enough to deepen pupils鈥� learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils make strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics due to improved teaching.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders accurately identify pupils鈥� needs and swiftly put in place support and interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, polite, and well mannered, knowing what is expected of them in terms of school rules.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders accurately identify pupils' needs and swiftly put in place support and interventions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has a strong culture of vigilance, and staff respond swiftly to concerns raised by pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work closely with parents, local community, and police to assess local risks, providing workshops on safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents who spoke to inspectors said that their children are safe and happy at school.
Parental Involvement: Parental links are strong with plenty of opportunities for parents to be involved in their children鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a range of sporting activities and clubs, keeping fit and healthy.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate the training they receive to develop their teaching skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching has resulted in most pupils making strong progress in their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly monitor the quality of teaching and learning through observing lessons and scrutinising work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers' expectations of what the most able pupils can achieve are not routinely high enough.
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About Us
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.
It has 195 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to St. Stephen's Church of England School and to your visit to our website. In the centre of Stockwell, there is a thriving school called St. Stephen's. By offering top-notch instruction within a framework of Christian principles and beliefs, the school serves its community. The Christian ethos of this school assures a genuinely inclusive and collaborative approach. It also celebrates its diversity. I feel privileged to be in charge of a group of educators and support personnel that are so committed to the kids they are entrusted with. Contact us by phone or email if you have any questions or would like to visit the school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 11.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | 61.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 9.19% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% 20 | 67.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 12.66% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 9 | 63.98% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 13 | 10.75% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | 62.19% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.09% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1