St Stephen's Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lansdown Road Kingswood Bristol BS15 1XD |
| Reference Number | 109046 |
St Stephen’s Infant School continues to be recognized as a good school, reflecting a positive school culture where pupils feel happy, safe, and valued. With high expectations for behavior and conduct, pupils display politeness and respect, which is supported by strong relationships with staff. The school has effectively implemented ambitious curricula in reading and mathematics, fostering an environment where pupils not only enjoy learning but also demonstrate significant progress in these areas. The commitment to inclusivity for students with special educational needs is evident, with tailored support ensuring they access the same educational opportunities as their peers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 191 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.6%
Girls: 53.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 28 | 63 |
| 2 | 29 | 43 | 72 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.8% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| African | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 08 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe in a supportive environment.
- High expectations for behavior lead to polite and well-mannered pupils.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics supports literacy development.
- Well-structured mathematics curriculum effectively builds knowledge.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils enhance the learning experience.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Well-planned personal development curriculum linked to school values.
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils struggle with applying previous learning in science and art.
- Inconsistencies in checking pupil understanding across various subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 17 | 9 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
Lansdown Road, Kingswood, St Stephen's Junior School, Bristol, BS15 1XD |
0.03 miles |
|
Minerva Primary Academy
The Greenway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4HA |
0.48 miles |
|
The Tynings Primary School
Eastleigh Close, Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire, BS16 4SG |
0.58 miles |
|
Kings' Forest Primary School
Station Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4PQ |
0.64 miles |
|
Staple Hill Primary School
Page Road, Staple Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 4NE |
0.7 miles |
|
The Park Primary School
Hollow Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 9TP |
0.7 miles |
|
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Hanham Road, Kingswood, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Bristol, BS15 8PX |
0.79 miles |
|
Two Mile Hill Primary School
Two Mile Hill Primary School, Kingsway, Bristol, BS15 8AA |
0.83 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chatsworth Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3QR |
0.95 miles |
|
Courtney Primary School
Courtney Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 9RD |
0.99 miles |
|
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
Pendennis Road, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS16 5JJ |
0.99 miles |
|
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
Christchurch Avenue, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5TG |
1.04 miles |
|
Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS5 7SY |
1.12 miles |
|
Elmtree Grove School Ltd
266 Overndale Road, Bristol, BS16 2RG |
1.13 miles |
|
Beacon Rise Primary School
Hanham Road, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8NU |
1.13 miles |
|
Chester Park Infant School
Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3QG |
1.15 miles |
|
Chester Park Junior School
Abingdon Road, Bristol, BS16 3NX |
1.19 miles |
|
Little Hayes Nursery School
Symington Road, Bristol, BS16 2LL |
1.21 miles |
|
Air Balloon Hill Primary School
Hillside Road, St George, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 7PB |
1.34 miles |
|
Fishponds CofE Primary School
Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3UH |
1.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Soundwell Academy
St Stephens Road, Kingswood, BS16 4RL |
0.1 miles |
|
New Horizons Learning Centre
Mulberry Drive, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4EA |
0.47 miles |
|
Briarwood School
Briar Way, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EA |
0.87 miles |
|
John Cabot Academy
Woodside Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8BD |
1 miles |
|
Bristol Brunel Academy
Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NU |
1.02 miles |
|
King's Oak Academy
Brook Road, Kingswood, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS15 4JT |
1.09 miles |
|
Mangotsfield School
Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9LH |
1.13 miles |
|
Digitech Studio School
Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XQ |
1.44 miles |
|
Warmley Park School
Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XL |
1.5 miles |
|
Downend School
Westerleigh Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA |
1.59 miles |
|
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Snowdon Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2HD |
1.61 miles |
|
Hanham Woods Academy
Memorial Road, Hanham, Bristol, Bristol, BS15 3LA |
1.97 miles |
|
South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service
School Room, Bristol, BS16 1LE |
2.07 miles |
|
Neptune School
24 Poplar Road, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 5JU |
2.07 miles |
|
Collegiate School
|
2.29 miles |
|
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
North Street, Oldland Common, Bristol, BS30 8TS |
2.36 miles |
|
The City Academy Bristol
Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, Avon, BS5 9JH |
2.54 miles |
|
Trinity Academy
Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9BY |
2.83 miles |
|
Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL |
2.95 miles |
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Avonside School
23 Clothier Road, Bristol, BS4 5PS |
2.96 miles |