St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell, BRISTOL

In its own words: "We want our learners to understand and respect the world they have been given and to believe that they can change the world, for the better. By the end of their time at St. Stephen's, our learners will be equipped with the mind-set and skills to continue their journey as 'change makers'."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are delighted that you are taking the time to find out about our wonderful school. We hope that we are able to give you a 'feel' for the life of our special community. St Stephen's is a happy, vibrant and friendly school in the Soundwell area of South Gloucestershire. Currently, we have 320 children organised into 12 classes."

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Across South Gloucestershire, 93% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in South Gloucestershire lodged 25 appeals against primary school offers; 15 reached a hearing and 1 succeeded (6.7% of those heard).

The nearest other state primary schools to St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell are St Stephen's Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Minerva Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 83% maths); The Tynings Primary School (0.6 miles, 65% reading, 78% maths); and Kings' Forest Primary School (0.7 miles, 79% reading, 81% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell.

St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell is one of 12 schools run by Mosaic Partnership Trust, an academy trust.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Oldland (Avon Valley Railway), about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Soundwell Campus (sw-bound), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 384 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in South Gloucestershire (116), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell issued 9 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell are John Cabot Academy (1 mile), Bristol Brunel Academy (1 mile), King's Oak Academy (1.1 miles) and Mangotsfield School (1.1 miles).