St Stephen's Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
St Stephen's Primary School currently has around 623 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 32.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 28.9%. indian pupils make up about 27.1% , followed by pakistani at 26.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Whitfield Road, London, E6 1AS |
| Website: | www.st-stephens-primary.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02084727575 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Neena Lall OBE |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102748 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 623 |
| Number of Boys: | 312 |
| Number of Girls: | 311 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 28.90% | 180 |
| Indian | 27.10% | 169 |
| Pakistani | 26.30% | 164 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.90% | 24 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 20 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 19 |
| African | 1.80% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 11 |
| White British | 1.00% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 48 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Primary School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Primary School Shaftesbury Road , Forest Gate E7 8PF | - not rated | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Primary School Shaftesbury Road , Forest Gate E7 8PF | 4out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleves Primary School Arragon Road , East Ham E6 1QP | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleves Primary School Arragon Road , East Ham E6 1QP | 4out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 877 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,984 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alif Academy 313-319 Katherine Road , Forest Gate E7 8PJ | - not rated | 95 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 284 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School 5-7 Stafford Road , Forest Gate E7 8NL | - not rated | 472 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught Special School Kirton Road , E13 9BT | - not rated | 745 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.