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St Stephen's Infant School Catchment Area

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

St Stephen's Infant School is a community primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 191 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-7

Age range

191

Pupils

270

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

St Stephen's Infant School Catchment Area Information

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

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

The catchment area for St Stephen's Infant School is set by South Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find South Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

St Stephen's Infant School: 270 places, 71% filled: places available

St Stephen's Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 191 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bristol.

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

South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire school admissions →

St Stephen's Infant School: School Information

Full address
Lansdown Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1XD
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
12% of pupils
DfE URN
109046

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If St Stephen's Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Stephen's Infant 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 Infant School

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

The catchment area for St Stephen's Infant School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire 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 siblings. South Gloucestershire 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 Infant School oversubscribed?

St Stephen's Infant School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 191 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Gloucestershire.

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

Admission to St Stephen's Infant School is managed by South Gloucestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does St Stephen's Infant School cover?

St Stephen's Infant School is a primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 5-7. 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 Infant School?

St Stephen's Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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