Step by Step School Limited
IndependentPrimary
Step by Step School Limited
Ages4 – 19
36 pupils
Outstanding· Oct 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
East Sussex
Head Teacher
Mr Alastair Burnett
Gender
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
February 2004
Website
www.stepbystepschool.org.uk
Reference Number
134634
Special Educational Needs Support
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils36 (90% of capacity)
Age Range4 – 19
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls83% / 17%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
8 inspections on record
Current Rating
Outstanding· Oct 2025
- 2025Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Onsite therapy teams support teaching and learning.
- Curriculum closely aligned with EHC plans.
Curriculum2- Curriculum is bespoke and well matched to pupils' needs.
- Focus on real-life skills like reading and numeracy in practical contexts.
Leadership2- Leadership supports an inclusive and ambitious culture.
- Leaders prioritise staff well-being and training.
Safeguarding2- Staff understand pupils’ needs and prioritise safety.
- Clear routines and gentle guidance help pupils feel secure.
Pupil Progress2- Pupils often exceed targets in their EHC plans.
- Pupils develop well socially and academically.
Teaching Quality2- Staff deliver curriculum with expertise and precision.
- Staff adapt approaches to meet individual needs.
Personal Development2- Personal development linked to EHC targets and life skills.
- Promotes diversity, equality, and British values.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Staff manage behaviour with skill and consistency.
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend well.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2022Outstanding
- 2021
- 2018Good
- 2015Good
- 2012Outstanding
- 2009
- 2006
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
No GCSE results available for this year.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
Address
Neylands FarmGrinstead Lane
Sharpthorne
East Sussex
RH19 4HP
Phone
01342811852Website
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