St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Dorset Road, London, SW8 1EJOpen in maps

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lambeth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 45th of 56 primary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 May 2019, report published 10 June 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 November 2024

St Stephen's is a warm and welcoming school. Pupils are polite and friendly to staff and to each other. The school ensures that pupils learn in a safe and nurturing environment where they gain the skills needed to enjoy life as well as receiving a rounded education. Pupils could name members of staff they would turn to if they had any concerns. They know that person would ensure any problems were dealt with appropriately. Most pupils behave sensibly and focus on their learning in class. At playtimes, they play together happily and cooperatively, enjoying their games and developing their imaginations. The school has high expectations, including for those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum and, by the time they move to the next stage of education, most pupils achieve well. The school provides enriching and exciting experiences to enhance learning, including trips, outdoor learning, and after-school clubs. Pupils were excited to talk about their visits to museums and parks. They are inspired by visitors. For example, during Black History Month, a university professor and a musician spoke about their experiences.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

199 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals59.3%

59.3%, 32.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language75.9%

75.9%, 54.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.6%

17.6%, 2.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Herbert Morrison Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding88% met the expected standard
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism0.2 milesOfsted: Good21% met the expected standard
Reay Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding77% met the expected standard
Ashmole Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding56% met the expected standard
St Mark's Church of England Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Linda Campbell
Phone
02077351023
Website
st-stephens.lambeth.sch.uk
Address
Dorset Road, London, SW8 1EJ
Local authority
Lambeth
URN
100621

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.