St Stephen's Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 October 2023

Pupils thrive in this excellent school. It is no surprise to see why St Stephen's is such a popular place to be. Pupils are overwhelmingly positive about their school. They work extremely hard in lessons and rise to the high expectations set for them. Throughout their time at school, pupils achieve exceptionally well in all subjects. In addition to pupils' high levels of academic success, the school's work to support pupils' social and emotional development is also very strong. Over time, pupils develop into confident, independent and resilient learners. When the time comes, pupils move on to secondary school with the knowledge, skills and qualities needed for their next steps. Pupils are brilliant role models. They demonstrate the school's values in all that they do. This is because the school's 'We care' philosophy runs through everything that happens. It helps pupils to understand and respect others. Pupils said that this is a school where everyone feels valued and where they can be themselves. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, and this allows everyone to learn in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Pupils particularly like the school's facilities, such as the glass pods in the playground and the all the exciting play equipment outside. They love coming to school, and this is shown in their high attendance.

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