Is St Stephen's Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 4 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded A, 2nd of 66 primary schools in Newham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Stephen's Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 89% of pupils at St Stephen's Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Stephen's Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Stephen's Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Stephen's Primary School

Whitfield Road, London, E6 1AS

Local ranking2nd of 66 primary schools in Newham

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 89.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 31.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 93.0%
Writing (Expected): 92.0%
Maths (Expected): 97.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 94.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 111.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 113.0
Cohort Size: 90

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 623
Boys: 300 (49%)
Girls: 318 (51%)
Capacity: 630 (98% full)
SEND: 14.0%
FSM Eligible: 33.2%
EAL: 89.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 10.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 31.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,976/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Bangladeshi: 28.9%
Asian Indian: 27.1%
Asian Pakistani: 26.3%
Other: 3.9%
White Other: 3.2%
Asian Other: 3.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
Black African: 1.8%

28.9%

Asian Bangladeshi

27.1%

Asian Indian

26.3%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02084727575

neena.lall@st-stephens.newham.sch.uk

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Whitfield Road

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Administrative

URN: 102748
UKPRN: 10070013
Establishment No.: 2069

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