St Stephen's CofE First School is a primary school in Redditch, serving pupils aged 3 to 9. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Stephen's CofE First School currently has around 167 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 24.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.7%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 46.7%. white british pupils make up about 25.7% , followed by other white at 12%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Mabey Avenue, Redditch, B98 8HW |
| Website: | www.ststephensschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 0152763911 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Sarah Callanan |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147165 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 167 |
| Number of Boys: | 81 |
| Number of Girls: | 86 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.7% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 46.70% | 78 |
| White British | 25.70% | 43 |
| Other White | 12.00% | 20 |
| African | 4.20% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE First School Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE First School Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 2out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale Community High School - A Specialist Sports College Green Sward Lane , Matchborough West B98 0EN | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, St Stephen's CofE Middle School Mabey Avenue , Off Meadowhill Road B98 8HW | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Worcestershire College Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW | - not rated | 821 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 105 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Corner House School (Chs) Laurel Farm , Dagnall End Lane B98 9BD | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.