Step by Step School Limited
URN: 134634 • Sharpthorne RH19 4HP
Overview
- Name
- Step by Step School Limited
- URN
- 134634
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 80.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gayle Adam (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01342811852
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Neylands Farm, Sharpthorne RH19 4HP
Summary
Step by Step School Limited is an independent special school located in Sharpthorne, East Sussex, catering to a mixed-gender population of 36 pupils, with a capacity of 40. The school focuses on providing tailored education for students with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), aiming to maximise their potential through evidence-based teaching practices. The curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for life in British society, incorporating the five British Values: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.
The school promotes a supportive and safe environment where pupils are encouraged to express their needs and make choices. Group activities foster cooperation and responsibility, while high expectations for behaviour are reinforced through clear rules and consequences. Staff members serve as positive role models, and community engagement is encouraged through fundraising and themed activities that celebrate diversity.
Step by Step School is committed to nurturing each pupil's confidence and achievements, ensuring they receive the support needed to thrive both academically and socially. The school's mission is to help students lead happy, confident lives, equipping them with essential skills for their future.
The school promotes a supportive and safe environment where pupils are encouraged to express their needs and make choices. Group activities foster cooperation and responsibility, while high expectations for behaviour are reinforced through clear rules and consequences. Staff members serve as positive role models, and community engagement is encouraged through fundraising and themed activities that celebrate diversity.
Step by Step School is committed to nurturing each pupil's confidence and achievements, ensuring they receive the support needed to thrive both academically and socially. The school's mission is to help students lead happy, confident lives, equipping them with essential skills for their future.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- New Staff Governor (governance)
- Mission, Vision and Values (download)
- read more (download)
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (download)
- Step by Step Safeguarding Team (download)
- Visitor status (download)
- Privacy Policy and GDPR (other)
- Sixth Form (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ticehurst Hospital School (71.4)
- The Lindfield School (70.2)
- The South Downs Community Special School (70.2)
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College (69.2)
- Headstart (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 40
- Pupils
- 36
- Boys
- 30
- Girls
- 6
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2004-02-12
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 36 | 30 | 6 | 40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 34 | 28 | 6 | 40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 33 | 26 | 7 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 33 | 26 | 7 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 32 | 26 | 6 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 30 | 24 | 6 | 30 | 0.00 |
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