How many pupils attend St Stephen's CofE Primary School?

St Stephen's CofE Primary School has 186 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Stephen's CofE Primary School take?

St Stephen's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Stephen's CofE Primary School located?

St Stephen's CofE Primary School is located in London, SE8 4ED, Lewisham.

How do I apply to St Stephen's CofE Primary School?

St Stephen's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Stephen's CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Stephen's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Stephen's CofE Primary School?

When St Stephen's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children (see note 1); 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children with an exceptional and professionally supported medical or social need (see note 2); 3. Siblings — Children with brothers and sisters already attending the school, whose sibling(s) will still be on roll when they join (see note 4), and 3 further criteria. 10 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In the event that two or more applicants have an equal right to a place under any of the above criteria and there are insufficient places, the governing body will use distance (see note 7), in the first instance, to decide between applicants. If applicants live equidistant from the school the governing body will draw lots to decide between applicants, supervised by someone independent of the school. Applicants from the same block of flats will be treated equally regardless of the floor on which they live.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Stephen's CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 20.4% of pupils at St Stephen's CofE Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Stephen's CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children (see note 1).
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children with an exceptional and professionally supported medical or social need (see note 2).
3Siblings — Children with brothers and sisters already attending the school, whose sibling(s) will still be on roll when they join (see note 4).
4Worshipper at St. Stephen's Church — Children whose parent/carer is a faithful and regular worshipper at St. Stephen's Church (see note 3).
5Worshipper at other Anglican/Ecumenical church within 1.61km — Children whose parent/carer is a faithful and regular worshipper at any Anglican church or any one of the churches included in the membership of Ecumenical Bodies in Churches Together in England, the Evangelical Alliance or Affinity Churches and who live within 1.61km (1 mile) of the school (see notes 3,5 & 6) and who do not have a denominational school.
6Nearness of home — Other children in order of nearness of their home measured in a straight line between home and the school (see note 7).

If two applications tie: In the event that two or more applicants have an equal right to a place under any of the above criteria and there are insufficient places, the governing body will use distance (see note 7), in the first instance, to decide between applicants. If applicants live equidistant from the school the governing body will draw lots to decide between applicants, supervised by someone independent of the school. Applicants from the same block of flats will be treated equally regardless of the floor on which they live.

A maximum of 12 places will be allocated under the faith-based criteria (numbers 4 and 5). Parents applying under criteria 4 or 5 must complete a Supplementary Information Form by 15 January 2026.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Stephen's CofE Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Stephen's CofE Primary School?: St Stephen's CofE Primary School has 186 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Stephen's CofE Primary School take?: St Stephen's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Stephen's CofE Primary School located?: St Stephen's CofE Primary School is located in London, SE8 4ED, Lewisham.
How do I apply to St Stephen's CofE Primary School?: St Stephen's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Stephen's CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Stephen's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Stephen's CofE Primary School?: When St Stephen's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children (see note 1); 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children with an exceptional and professionally supported medical or social need (see note 2); 3. Siblings — Children with brothers and sisters already attending the school, whose sibling(s) will still be on roll when they join (see note 4), and 3 further criteria. 10 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In the event that two or more applicants have an equal right to a place under any of the above criteria and there are insufficient places, the governing body will use distance (see note 7), in the first instance, to decide between applicants. If applicants live equidistant from the school the governing body will draw lots to decide between applicants, supervised by someone independent of the school. Applicants from the same block of flats will be treated equally regardless of the floor on which they live.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Stephen's CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 20.4% of pupils at St Stephen's CofE Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Stephen's CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children (see note 1).
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children with an exceptional and professionally supported medical or social need (see note 2).
3Siblings — Children with brothers and sisters already attending the school, whose sibling(s) will still be on roll when they join (see note 4).
4Worshipper at St. Stephen's Church — Children whose parent/carer is a faithful and regular worshipper at St. Stephen's Church (see note 3).
5Worshipper at other Anglican/Ecumenical church within 1.61km — Children whose parent/carer is a faithful and regular worshipper at any Anglican church or any one of the churches included in the membership of Ecumenical Bodies in Churches Together in England, the Evangelical Alliance or Affinity Churches and who live within 1.61km (1 mile) of the school (see notes 3,5 & 6) and who do not have a denominational school.
6Nearness of home — Other children in order of nearness of their home measured in a straight line between home and the school (see note 7).

A maximum of 12 places will be allocated under the faith-based criteria (numbers 4 and 5). Parents applying under criteria 4 or 5 must complete a Supplementary Information Form by 15 January 2026.

St Stephen's CofE Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Stephen's CofE Primary School?: St Stephen's CofE Primary School has 186 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Stephen's CofE Primary School take?: St Stephen's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Stephen's CofE Primary School located?: St Stephen's CofE Primary School is located in London, SE8 4ED, Lewisham.
How do I apply to St Stephen's CofE Primary School?: St Stephen's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Stephen's CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Stephen's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Stephen's CofE Primary School?: When St Stephen's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children (see note 1); 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children with an exceptional and professionally supported medical or social need (see note 2); 3. Siblings — Children with brothers and sisters already attending the school, whose sibling(s) will still be on roll when they join (see note 4), and 3 further criteria. 10 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In the event that two or more applicants have an equal right to a place under any of the above criteria and there are insufficient places, the governing body will use distance (see note 7), in the first instance, to decide between applicants. If applicants live equidistant from the school the governing body will draw lots to decide between applicants, supervised by someone independent of the school. Applicants from the same block of flats will be treated equally regardless of the floor on which they live.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Stephen's CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 20.4% of pupils at St Stephen's CofE Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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