St Stephen's Junior School

URN: 136393 • Canterbury CT2 7AD

Overview

Name
St Stephen's Junior School
URN
136393
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST STEPHEN'S ACADEMY CANTERBURY
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Laura Cutts Sarah Heaney (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01227464119
Website
Visit
Address
Hales Drive, Canterbury CT2 7AD

Summary

St Stephen's Junior School is a mixed academy located in Canterbury, Kent, with a current enrolment of 407 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 360. The school operates with a strong commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that all students feel a sense of belonging, which is essential for effective learning. The ethos of the school is built around fostering pupils' social, emotional, and mental well-being alongside academic achievement.

The curriculum at St Stephen's is designed to support diverse learning needs, encouraging all pupils to thrive and make progress in a safe and supportive environment. The school has recently been awarded the National Nurturing School Award, reflecting its dedication to nurturing practices and the holistic development of its students. Future initiatives include expanding parent outreach and introducing specific nurture focus groups.

St Stephen's Junior School prides itself on its vibrant community atmosphere, where high expectations are set for all pupils. The school values kindness, creativity, and honesty, aiming to educate children to respect themselves and others, ultimately preparing them for their future educational journeys.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
ST STEPHEN'S ACADEMY CANTERBURY
Capacity
360
Pupils
407
Boys
206
Girls
201
FSM %
30.50
Open date
2011-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 407 206 201 360 30.50
2024-09-11 397 210 187 360 33.50
2023-09-11 415 220 195 360 26.00
2022-09-11 415 220 195 360 26.00
2021-09-11 423 215 208 360 26.20
2020-09-11 430 213 217 360 19.50

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