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St Stephen's CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Stephen's CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Godstone, Surrey , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 239 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

239

Pupils

210

Capacity

114%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

St Stephen's CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Stephen's CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St Stephen's CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Surrey 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. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Stephen's CofE Primary School is managed by Surrey 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 239 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

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St Stephen's CofE Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 114% capacity

St Stephen's CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 239 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 114%. At 114% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Surrey allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Godstone.

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

Surrey 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. Surrey Council school admissions (official) →

St Stephen's CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hunters Chase, South Godstone, Godstone, RH9 8HR
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
18% of pupils
DfE URN
144939

Other Primary Schools in Godstone

If St Stephen's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Godstone are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Surrey

St Stephen's CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Surrey. 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 Stephen's CofE Primary 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 Stephen's CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Stephen's CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St Stephen's CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Surrey 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. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Stephen's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Stephen's CofE Primary School currently has 239 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Stephen's CofE Primary School?

St Stephen's CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Surrey before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Stephen's CofE Primary School cover?

St Stephen's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Godstone, Surrey, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Stephen's CofE Primary School?

St Stephen's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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