Is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 24 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 16th of 59 primary schools in Warrington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at St Stephen's Catholic 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 Catholic Primary School

Sandy Lane, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9HS

Local ranking16th of 59 primary schools in Warrington

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 204
Boys: 99 (50%)
Girls: 100 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (95% full)
SEND: 31.9%
FSM Eligible: 39.7%
EAL: 27.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 28.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,905/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 62.4%
White Other: 23.8%
Asian Chinese: 4.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.0%
Asian Other: 2.0%
Black African: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.0%

62.4%

White British

23.8%

White Other

4.0%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01925630100

ststephens_primary_head@sch.warrington.gov.uk

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Sandy Lane

Warrington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111310
UKPRN: 10070207
Establishment No.: 3410

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