The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 2.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
2.9
40.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
3%
38.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
55% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 12–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 38
- Capacity
- 48%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Haringey
- Head
- Mr Christopher Hall
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
New River Sports Centre, Wood Green, London, N22 5QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLift Noel Park
Primary · 1.1km away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Alexandra Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Belmont Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Belmont Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Brook Special Primary School
Special school · 1.5km away
Heartlands High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Area 51 Education Ltd
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Footsteps Trust a selective school?
No. Footsteps Trust is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Footsteps Trust's Ofsted rating?
Footsteps Trust was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Footsteps Trust?
Footsteps Trust currently has 38 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Footsteps Trust take?
Footsteps Trust caters for pupils aged 12 to 16.
Where is Footsteps Trust?
Footsteps Trust is in London, N22 5QW, in the Haringey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Footsteps Trust have a sixth form?
No, Footsteps Trust does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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