Admission to St. Stephen’s Junior School
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St. Stephen’s Junior School was built in 1952 on an attractive site close to Canterbury city centre. The school is set in woodland and has large playing fields, two playgrounds, outdoor classrooms and interactive exercise areas.
The school’s permanent accommodation consists of 18 classrooms, 2 music rooms, a dining room, a large sports hall, a dance studio, a library, and an art room. Our school philosophy is reflected in our commitment to quality education and the development of an equal partnership between home and school. We believe in empowering all children to fulfil their potential. We are very proud of our school and welcome all prospective parents to look around the school.
Please get in touch with the school at 01227 464119 or email
The admissions policy is as follows:
In Year Admissions:
Pupils defined as In Year admissions, i.e. pupils who have not joined the school at the beginning of Key Stage 2, shall be subject to application of the above criteria by St. Stephen’s Junior School to determine the order of entry. Parents of prospective pupils who are In Year admissions are asked to fill in a form (IYCAF provided by KCC and available from the school) and submit it to St. Stephen’s Junior School.
Click here to see Admissions Arrangements 2025
Click here to see the Admissions Policy
Click here to see and download the In-Year Admission Form
Admissions 2026
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Click here to see the Appeals Timetable
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/appeal-a-school-offer
Admissions 2027
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