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St Stephens Church School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Stephens Church School is an academy converter primary school in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 355 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

355

Pupils

420

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

St Stephens Church School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Stephens Church School?

The catchment area for St Stephens Church School is the geographic zone Bath and North East Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bath and North East Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Stephens Church School is managed by Bath and North East Somerset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bath and North East Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bath and North East Somerset catchment area documents →

St Stephens Church School: 420 places, 85% filled: places available

St Stephens Church School has a published admission number of 420 places. 355 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bath.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bath and North East Somerset publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bath and North East Somerset school admissions →

St Stephens Church School: School Information

Full address
Richmond Place, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 5PZ
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
6.5% of pupils
DfE URN
145517

Other Primary Schools in Bath

If St Stephens Church School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bath are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Bath and North East Somerset

St Stephens Church School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Bath and North East Somerset. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Stephens Church School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Stephens Church School

What is the catchment area for St Stephens Church School?

The catchment area for St Stephens Church School is the geographic zone Bath and North East Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bath and North East Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Stephens Church School oversubscribed?

St Stephens Church School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 355 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bath and North East Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for St Stephens Church School?

St Stephens Church School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bath and North East Somerset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Stephens Church School cover?

St Stephens Church School is a primary school in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Stephens Church School?

St Stephens Church School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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