St Stephen's Infant School
71%
Capacity
191
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Stephen's Infant School
St Stephen's Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 191 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Stephen's Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tim Ruck, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
St Stephen's Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 122 applications for 70 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
St Stephen's Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 10 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Stephen's Infant School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, St Stephen's Infant School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lansdown Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 1XD |
| Headteacher | Tim Ruck |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 191 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 191 / 270 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed70
122
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lansdown Road, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS15 1XD
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