Is St Stephen's Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 76th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire. 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), 77% 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

Church Lane, Fradley, Lichfield, WS13 8NL

Local ranking76th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

360

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 95.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 39

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 277
Boys: 170 (56%)
Girls: 136 (44%)
Capacity: 360 (85% full)
SEND: 17.0%
FSM Eligible: 14.1%
EAL: 3.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 14.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,195/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.6%
Asian Indian: 2.6%
White Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Mixed Other: 1.9%
Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%

84.0%

White British

2.6%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

2.6%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01283790268

headteacher@st-stephens.staffs.sch.uk

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Church Lane

Lichfield, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 124084
UKPRN: 10071212
Establishment No.: 2207

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