SchoolScoresSt Stephen's Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Whitfield Road, London, E6 1AS
020 8472 7575 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 4 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Newham comparisons use the 8 of its 66 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 58 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 87% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 89% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 93% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 86% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 95% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 79% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 88% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newham figures pool parents at the Newham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
89% — 13 points above the Newham average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 89% | 76% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 31% | 16% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 92% | 82% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 85% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 122 |
| Of those, offered a place | 88 (72%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 322 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.6 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 49th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.2% | 37.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 29th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 49th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 12.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 89.1% | 72.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 18.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 29th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 14th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 9.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 39th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 36% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Shaftesbury Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 exceptional, 4 strong · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grangewood Independent School 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Madaniyah Foundation 0.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected
- Cleves Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 exceptional, 1 strong · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Davies Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upton Cross Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elmhurst Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 exceptional, 1 strong · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monega Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hartley Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Stephen's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Stephen's Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 October 2023.
How did St Stephen's Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Stephen's Primary School?
100% of the 22 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Stephen's Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Stephen's Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 122 families put St Stephen's Primary School as their first choice for 90 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 88 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 102748.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.