St Stephen's CofE School
URN: 119358 • PRESTON PR1 8JN
Overview
- Name
- St Stephen's CofE School
- URN
- 119358
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Coxhead (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772556306
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- South Meadow Lane, PRESTON PR1 8JN
Summary
St Stephen's CofE Primary School, located in the heart of Preston, serves a diverse community of 347 pupils within a capacity of 315. As a voluntary controlled school, it is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children can "Aspire to Greatness." The school emphasizes a family ethos, fostering strong relationships among students, staff, and families, which contributes to a supportive learning atmosphere.
The curriculum at St Stephen's is broad and challenging, designed to encourage students to grow academically and personally. The school also hosts St Stephen's Preschool, catering to children aged 3 to 4, which helps to create a seamless transition into primary education. The school's Christian values underpin its mission, promoting a sense of belonging and encouraging students to engage in acts of goodness and service to others.
St Stephen's is dedicated to inclusivity and community involvement, welcoming families from various backgrounds. The school actively encourages parental engagement and offers opportunities for visits and open days, ensuring that prospective families can experience its welcoming environment firsthand.
The curriculum at St Stephen's is broad and challenging, designed to encourage students to grow academically and personally. The school also hosts St Stephen's Preschool, catering to children aged 3 to 4, which helps to create a seamless transition into primary education. The school's Christian values underpin its mission, promoting a sense of belonging and encouraging students to engage in acts of goodness and service to others.
St Stephen's is dedicated to inclusivity and community involvement, welcoming families from various backgrounds. The school actively encourages parental engagement and offers opportunities for visits and open days, ensuring that prospective families can experience its welcoming environment firsthand.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 347
- Boys
- 164
- Girls
- 183
- FSM %
- 35.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 347 | 164 | 183 | 315 | 35.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 351 | 167 | 184 | 315 | 28.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 302 | 149 | 153 | 315 | 33.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 302 | 149 | 153 | 315 | 33.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 299 | 154 | 145 | 315 | 27.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 296 | 152 | 144 | 315 | 23.00 |
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