The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 277
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 14.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mr Mike Dowd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Lane, Fradley, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8NL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Stephen's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Stephen's Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Stephen's Primary School?
St Stephen's Primary School currently has 277 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Stephen's Primary School take?
St Stephen's Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Stephen's Primary School?
St Stephen's Primary School is in Lichfield, WS13 8NL, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Stephen's Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Stephen's Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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