St Stephen's Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hales Drive St Stephen's Canterbury Kent CT2 7AB |
| Reference Number | 148501 |
St Stephen's Infant School has demonstrated a solid performance with an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good'. The school prioritizes the well-being and individual development of its pupils, fostering a warm and vibrant community where students feel safe and respected. The curriculum is thoughtfully structured, allowing for progressive learning from early years through to key stage one. The leadership, including the highly ambitious headteacher, supports both academic achievement and personal development through various extracurricular opportunities and inclusive practices. Notably, the school has only been operational since April 2021, making this its first scheduled inspection, and has adapted well to the challenges presented by recent educational disruptions.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 254 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.57%
Girls: 48.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 43 | 80 |
| 2 | 53 | 34 | 87 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 49.6% |
| African | 8.3% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 09 Apr 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 01 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| Previously as St Stephen's Infant School | |
| 01 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 12 Jan 2016 | Short inspection |
| 12 Jan 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
| 10 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on pupils' emotional well-being and care.
- Well-structured curriculum that builds progressively on learning.
- Effective provision for pupils with special educational needs.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils promote a welcoming environment.
- Variety of extracurricular activities fosters engagement and learning.
- Innovative phonics program effectively supports early reading skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers occasionally struggle to assess prior knowledge in recently developed foundation subjects.
- Some lessons do not fully enable pupils to grasp the planned curriculum content.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 70 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Stephen's Junior School
Hales Drive, St Stephens, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AD |
0.05 miles |
|
St Johns Church of England Primary School
St John's Place, Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1BD |
0.56 miles |
|
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
99 Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NE |
0.77 miles |
|
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
St Peter's Grove, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DH |
0.82 miles |
|
Parkside Community Foundation Primary School
Tennyson Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1EP |
1.16 miles |
|
The Canterbury Primary School
City View, Franklyn Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8PT |
1.29 miles |
|
Blean Primary School
Whitstable Road, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9ED |
1.3 miles |
|
Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Hollow Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3SD |
1.56 miles |
|
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Pilgrims Way, Canterbury, CT1 1XU |
1.61 miles |
|
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9AQ |
1.65 miles |
|
Sturry Church of England Primary School
Park View, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0NR |
2.28 miles |
|
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School
Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5JX |
3.6 miles |
|
Water Meadows Primary School
Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4HS |
3.81 miles |
|
Littlebourne Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Littlebourne, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1XS |
3.91 miles |
|
Chartham Primary School
Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7QN |
4.11 miles |
|
The Far Academy CIC
Unit 77 John Wilson Business Park, Whitstable, CT5 3QT |
4.56 miles |
|
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School
The Street, Wickhambreaux, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1RN |
4.57 miles |
|
Thornden Wood Primary School
Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS |
4.68 miles |
|
Hoath Primary School
School Lane, Hoath, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4LA |
4.75 miles |
|
Herne Church of England Junior School
School Lane, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AL |
4.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Archbishop's School
St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP |
0.29 miles |
|
The King's School Canterbury
25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES |
0.76 miles |
|
St Edmund's School Canterbury
St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, CT2 8HU |
0.87 miles |
|
Haven Nook
73-75 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD |
0.99 miles |
|
Kent College (Canterbury)
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
1.06 miles |
|
Kent College International Study Centre
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
1.06 miles |
|
Barton Court Grammar School
Longport, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PH |
1.14 miles |
|
The Canterbury Academy
Knight Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8QA |
1.15 miles |
|
Newingate School
48 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DT |
1.44 miles |
|
St Nicholas' School
Holm Oak Close, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3JJ |
1.48 miles |
|
The Orchard School
Cambridge Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3QQ |
1.5 miles |
|
Barton Manor School
Spring Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1SU |
1.51 miles |
|
The Worthgate School
68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3LQ |
1.63 miles |
|
Junior King's School
Milner Court, Canterbury, CT2 0AY |
1.82 miles |
|
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EW |
2 miles |
|
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7AS |
2.14 miles |
|
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EN |
2.19 miles |
|
Hawthorn
Chalkhill Farm, New House Lane, Chartham, Kent, CT4 7BF |
2.5 miles |
|
Orion Spires
Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD |
3.31 miles |
|
The Whitstable School
Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX |
4.5 miles |