St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Hall Lane, DL15 0QH |
| School Website | www.ststephenscofe.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1388746426 |
| URN | 114216 |
School Census
| Total | 214 |
| Girls/Boys | 93/121 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 43.5%/56.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 68 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/02/2024 | Good |
| 06/06/2013 | Good |
| 24/04/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 01/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/04/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01 February 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 27 September 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 20 September 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 06 June 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 January 2011 | Interim assessment | View |
| 24 April 2008 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 25 January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 18 April 2005 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -2.5 |
| Writing Progress | 0.6 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -2.2 |
| Writing Progress | 1.5 |
| Maths Progress | 0.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.8 |
| Writing Progress | 3.1 |
| Maths Progress | 3.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 77% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 95% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 16% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 42% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
Nearby Schools
Parkside Academy
(0.12 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hall Lane Estate, , DL15 0QF
Willington Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chapel Street, , DL15 0EQ
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cumberland Terrace,, , DL15 0PB