Headteacher's Welcome
Welcome to our exceptionally happy school in the heart of Preston. We hope this website gives you a sense of our family ethos and the exciting vision we pursue.
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School provides primary education, serving families in Preston city centre and the surrounding area. Located in an expansive setting in Broadgate, we are just a short walk from Avenham and Miller Parks, Preston Railway Station, Winckley Square, and the River Ribble. We are delighted to admit 45 children each year.
We are also home to St Stephen's Preschool – a popular, well-resourced Early Years setting for children from 3 to 4 years old.
We are proud of our diversity and the richness this brings. At St Stephen's, everyone is welcome and feels a deep sense of belonging. Visitors often comment on the strength and authenticity of the relationships between all members of the school family – we are a school where children from all backgrounds flourish together in community.
Our school pursues a deeply Christian and inclusive vision and mission. We believe that all members of St Stephen’s CE Primary School can 'Aspire to Greatness' and that we are born to make a difference in God's world. This is captured by our motto (Aspire to Greatness) and is taught through our school values. Children at St Stephen's understand that living a life of 'greatness' means living a life of 'goodness' - serving others through good deeds and transforming society with love. We want children who leave St Stephen's to be passionate about serving God and transforming communities through acts of goodness.
To fulfil this ambition, we rely on our culture of togetherness. As a team and school family, we actively seek to serve one another. We learn together through a broad, challenging curriculum. We grow together in faith, wisdom and character. We struggle and face challenge together. We celebrate and succeed together. All this, we do joyfully. St Stephen's is an exceptionally happy place to be.
Primary education spans seven years but its impact lasts a lifetime. We intend to make these seven years some of the very best.
Enjoy delving into our website!
John Coxhead
Headteacher
