# St Stephen's Junior School — Canterbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Laura Cutts and Sarah Heaney

## Contact

- **Address:** Hales Drive Canterbury, Kent
- **Phone:** 01227 464119
- **Website:** https://www.ststephensjuniorschool.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/canterbury/st-stephens-junior-school-12134

## About

A large inclusive 4 form entry junior school, near the city centre of Canterbury. Our vision and ethos has developed through the belief that all pupils need to have a sense of belonging so that they are ready to learn.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — A Well-Rounded Education: St. Stephen's Junior School offers a well-rounded education that includes not only academic achievement but also extracurricular activities and character development. Our child enjoys the after school clubs and the sense of belonging that comes with being part of a large and inclusive school. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent School Experience for Our Child: We have been thoroughly impressed with the facilities, values and programs at St. Stephen's Junior School. Our child has grown in confidence and made lifelong friends. The teachers are supportive and enthusiastic, and the after school clubs are a great addition to the curriculum. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Positive and Negative Aspects: We have mixed feelings about St. Stephen's Junior School. On the one hand, our child enjoys the Accelerated Reader program and the sense of community. On the other hand, we sometimes feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and provide more detailed feedback on progress. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Great Place for Children to Grow: We were so pleased with our experience at St. Stephen's Junior School. The school's vision and values really resonated with us, and our child thrived in the supportive environment. We particularly appreciated the Forest School program and the emphasis on kindness and respect. *(Mar 2021)*

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