The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
45%
+37.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Head
- Ms Susan Oram (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ruskin Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHook Lane Primary School
Primary · 317m away
East Wickham Infant School
Primary · 533m away
Welling School
Secondary · 775m away
Danson Primary School
Primary · 804m away
Park View Academy
Independent · 820m away
Bexley Grammar School
Secondary · 900m away
ADO River Valley School
Independent · 1.1km away
Foster's Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Stephen's Catholic Primary School take?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is in Welling, DA16 3QG, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Stephen's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Stephen's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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