St Stephen's Infant School
URN: 148501 • Canterbury CT2 7AB
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alice Edgington (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01227769204
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hales Drive, Canterbury CT2 7AB
Summary
St Stephen's Infant School, located in Canterbury, Kent, serves 254 pupils within a capacity of 270. As an academy converter, the school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment, reflecting its ethos of "Together We Shine." This motto, developed collaboratively with students, underscores the school's belief in the uniqueness of each child and the importance of the early years in laying the foundation for future learning.
The curriculum at St Stephen's is designed to be well-balanced and engaging, ensuring that pupils are happy and independent learners. Emphasis is placed on outdoor learning through the school's Forest School and Outdoor Classroom, which enhances the educational experience. Teachers focus on delivering the National Curriculum with purpose, allowing children to develop essential skills through varied and purposeful play.
St Stephen's prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, with high parental involvement and support. The school values safety, security, and nurturing, enabling children to thrive academically and socially, preparing them for their next educational steps.
The curriculum at St Stephen's is designed to be well-balanced and engaging, ensuring that pupils are happy and independent learners. Emphasis is placed on outdoor learning through the school's Forest School and Outdoor Classroom, which enhances the educational experience. Teachers focus on delivering the National Curriculum with purpose, allowing children to develop essential skills through varied and purposeful play.
St Stephen's prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, with high parental involvement and support. The school values safety, security, and nurturing, enabling children to thrive academically and socially, preparing them for their next educational steps.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 5 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TURNER SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 254
- Boys
- 131
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 33.10
- Open date
- 2021-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 254 | 131 | 123 | 270 | 33.10 |
2024-09-11 | 269 | 151 | 118 | 270 | 31.60 |
2023-09-11 | 267 | 144 | 123 | 270 | 30.00 |
2022-09-11 | 267 | 144 | 123 | 270 | 30.00 |
2021-09-11 | 270 |
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