St Stephen's Infant School
94%
Capacity
254
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Stephen's Infant School
St Stephen's Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Canterbury community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 254 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 270 places).
Ofsted has rated St Stephen's Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alice Edgington, it falls under Kent local authority.
St Stephen's Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 180 applications for 88 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 76 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment 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 Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Tennis, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Science Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Canterbury, St Stephen's Infant School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | Hales Drive, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT2 7AB |
| Headteacher | Alice Edgington |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 254 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.1% |
| School Capacity | 254 / 270 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2024. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
180
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
76 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hales Drive, Canterbury
Canterbury, CT2 7AB
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