The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 37%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Trust
- SDBE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Frances Holland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Albyn Road, Deptford, London, SE8 4ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshmead Primary School
Primary · Very close
Morden Mount Primary School
Primary · 709m away
Prendergast Vale School
All-through · Grammar · 971m away
Urban Mission School
Independent · 1.0km away
Prendergast School
Secondary · 1.3km away
John Stainer Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Primary · 1.3km away
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Stephen's CofE Primary School take?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is in London, SE8 4ED, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Stephen's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Stephen's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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