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St Stephen's Primary School
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- Newham E6 1AS
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is given the highest priority right from the start. Pupils learn to use phonics for reading and spelling.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve exceptionally well in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas noted as needing improvement in the report.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Published assessment information shows that pupils鈥� achievement is significantly above the national average in reading, writing, mathematics and science.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders and teachers monitor closely each pupil鈥檚 progress through the curriculum to identify and sort out any gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary, allowing everyone to learn in a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Relationships throughout the school are warm and positive, promoting good mental and physical health.
Parent Feedback: Leaders have the full support of staff, parents and carers.
Parental Involvement: Parents spoke of the 鈥楽t Stephen鈥檚 family鈥�, showing strong involvement in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have opportunities to experience different social and cultural events, including theatre trips and residentials.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils particularly like the school鈥檚 facilities, such as the glass pods in the playground and exciting play equipment outside.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and well cared for; they are dedicated to the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers, subject specialists and support staff know precisely what pupils need to know and when.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No challenges reported regarding teaching staff.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders鈥� strong emphasis on staff development supports the school鈥檚 culture of high ambition.
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About Us
St Stephen's Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 626 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 90% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | 114 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 114 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 112 | 98 | 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 | 90% | 65.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 45% | 12.73% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6 | Well Above 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 | 113 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 112 1 | 100 | 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 | 93% 1 | 70.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 42% 10 | 13.75% | 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 | 6.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 6.0 | Well 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 | 114 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 | 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 | 92% 3 | 67.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 32% 10 | 11.06% | 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 | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 7.3 | Well 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 | 112 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 93 | 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 | 95% | 59.34% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 42% | 8.12% | 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 | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 7.0 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 6.2 | Well Above Average |
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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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Stephen's Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1