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St Stephen's CofE School
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St Stephen's CofE School
- Primary
- Preston PR1 8JN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics begins as soon as children join the Reception classes and most pupils quickly become confident and fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has designed a suitably broad and ambitious curriculum which meets the needs of pupils well.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, assessment strategies are not used effectively which hinders building knowledge securely over time.
Support for Falling Behind: Those pupils who struggle to keep up with the phonics programme are given appropriate help by staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around school; they are polite and welcoming.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportion of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of Year 6 was below the national average.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional needs of pupils with SEND are identified swiftly and accurately. Staff adapt their delivery of the curriculum to meet these needs well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know that staff listen to their worries and concerns, making the school a safe place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Deep understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe, both physically and mentally.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View responses.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents by speaking with them and considering their free-text comments.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to explain new learning clearly to pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff training allows teachers to deliver the curriculum effectively, promoting good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment strategies identify gaps in knowledge and check understanding effectively in most subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a small number of subjects, ineffective use of assessment strategies may hinder some pupils.
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St Stephen's CofE School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 351 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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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St. Stephen's is a cheerful and active institution.
Our broad range of languages and cultures allows students to experience modern Britain firsthand and to make friends with kids from other cultural or religious backgrounds.
Visitors frequently comment on how kind our staff and students are with one another and how our principles are demonstrated in all we do.
We are all required to show people respect and love, as Ephesians 2:10 reminds us.
This fundamental principle is shared by all the religions represented in our school, and members of all the different faiths collaborate to teach it to both adults and children.
Every week, a student from each class is chosen to wear a specially made tabard that reads, "I aspire to greatness" and features the word "Aspire" all over it.
Children are chosen for their outward displays of the school's principles, which are shared by the school's various faiths and traditions.
We have put a lot of effort into developing our curriculum so that students can engage consciously and meaningfully on core competencies (from the National Curriculum) and in areas where we can effectively utilise both our immediate surroundings and other locations.
We want to keep improving our school so that we can constantly "Aspire to Greatness!" because we are rightfully proud of the impact that our community and staff make to the lives of St. Stephen's students.
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If you want to understand more about what we do for the Broadgate kids, feel free to get in touch with us or come see us.
St. Stephen's is a cheerful and active institution.
Our broad range of languages and cultures allows students to experience modern Britain firsthand and to make friends with kids from other cultural or religious backgrounds.
Visitors frequently comment on how kind our staff and students are with one another and how our principles are demonstrated in all we do.
We are all required to show people respect and love, as Ephesians 2:10 reminds us.
This fundamental principle is shared by all the religions represented in our school, and members of all the different faiths collaborate to teach it to both adults and children.
Every week, a student from each class is chosen to wear a specially made tabard that reads, "I aspire to greatness" and features the word "Aspire" all over it.
Children are chosen for their outward displays of the school's principles, which are shared by the school's various faiths and traditions.
We have put a lot of effort into developing our curriculum so that students can engage consciously and meaningfully on core competencies (from the National Curriculum) and in areas where we can effectively utilise both our immediate surroundings and other locations.
We want to keep improving our school so that we can constantly "Aspire to Greatness!" because we are rightfully proud of the impact that our community and staff make to the lives of St. Stephen's students.
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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 |
B
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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 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | 25.8 | 23.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 38% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.4% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 103 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 95 | 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 | 56% 6 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 9.2% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 102 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 4 | 95 | 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 | 50% 9 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 9.08% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 59% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.79% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Stephen's CofE School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
