The original St. Stephen’s School was built soon after the church in 1858 when members of the congregation and local community managed to raise sufficient funding to open a primary school to help educate local children – some from exceptionally poor backgrounds.

Today St. Stephen’s CofE Primary is a dynamic, multi-cultural school with wonderful children from a wide array of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

St. Stephen’s church and school have a very strong and positive relationship. The Vicar and other staff attend the school every week and lead acts of worship for Key Stage 1 and 2; special celebrations are also held at the church four times each year. In addition several worshipping members of St. Stephen’s congregation serve as school governors.

https://www.st-stephensprimary.co.uk

The Westbourne Park Family Centre was set up in April 2003 by Westbourne Park Baptist Church with the support of St. Stephens Church. St. Stephen’s continues to support the Family Centre through the trustees, with financial assistance and through the involvement of volunteers.

The Family Centre currently welcomes over 300 children and adults weekly to the centre, reflecting the cultural diversity of the area, providing a comprehensive programme of activities including early years drop ins, a toy library, youth and children’s clubs etc.

The Centre targets disadvantaged groups, but welcome all others, providing an informal environment where people can play, learn, make friends and gain a sense of belonging.

The values of the centre are to ‘Love God and Love People, putting Christian faith into action’.

https://www.westbourneparkfamilycentre.org.uk