St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Bexley, London (DA16 3QG). The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 418 pupils and a capacity of 420.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2015, St Stephen's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 93% of pupils at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 45% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 91%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a relatively low proportion of pupils (4.8%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 15% speak English as an additional language. Bexley is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.
Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.