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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 academy converter primary school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 5–7, with 254 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–7

Age range

254

Pupils

270

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

St Stephen's Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St Stephen's Infant School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent 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 Infant School — School Information

Full address
Hales Drive, St Stephen's, Canterbury, CT2 7AB
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–7 years
Free school meals
33.1% of pupils
DfE URN
148501

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

Frequently Asked Questions — St Stephen's Infant School

Is St Stephen's Infant School oversubscribed?

St Stephen's Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Admission to St Stephen's Infant School is managed by Kent. 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 Canterbury, Kent, 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 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.