St Stephen's Infant School, Canterbury

In its own words: "We believe each that child is a unique individual and that the first years of school are the most important as they lay the foundations for learning. Our motto “Together We Shine” was created by the children and we teach children to abide by our school values which were created in partnership with staff and parents."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis and athletics.

For September 2026 entry, 63 families put St Stephen's Infant School as their first choice and 160 named it as one of their preferences, for 69 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Stephen's Infant School are St Stephen's Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 62% reading, 55% maths); St Johns Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 58% reading, 42% maths); St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury (0.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 93% maths); and St Peter's Methodist Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 70% maths).

St Stephen's Infant School is one of 8 schools run by Turner Schools, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

36.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (49%), other ethnic groups (15%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 34 pupils (12.9%) received SEN support and 6 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

The nearest railway station is Canterbury West Rail Station, about 870 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ye Olde Beverlie (adjacent), 170 metres away.

St Stephen's Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Stephen's Infant School are The Archbishop's School (0.3 miles), Barton Court Grammar School (1.1 miles), The Canterbury Academy (1.2 miles) and Barton Manor School (1.5 miles).