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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 400 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

400

Pupils

420

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is managed by Blackburn with Darwen and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Blackburn with Darwen catchment area documents →

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Robinson Street, Blackburn, BB1 5PE
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
26% of pupils
DfE URN
119439

Other Primary Schools in Blackburn

If St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blackburn are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Is St Stephen's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Stephen's Church of England Primary School cover?

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.