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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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