St Stephen's CofE School Catchment Area
St Stephen's CofE School is a voluntary controlled primary school in PRESTON, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 347 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
347
Pupils
315
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
St Stephen's CofE School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Stephen's CofE School is managed by Lancashire 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.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →St Stephen's CofE School — School Information
- Full address
- South Meadow Lane, PRESTON, PR1 8JN
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 35.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119358
Other Primary Schools in PRESTON
If St Stephen's CofE School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in PRESTON are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Stephen's CofE School
Is St Stephen's CofE School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Stephen's CofE School currently has 347 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St Stephen's CofE School? ▾
St Stephen's CofE School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Stephen's CofE School cover? ▾
St Stephen's CofE School is a primary school in PRESTON, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3–11. 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 CofE School? ▾
St Stephen's CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.