The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 36
- Capacity
- 90%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Clare Eastwood
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Outstanding
October 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
June 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
June 2015 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
April 2012 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
January 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection
March 2005 | Inspection
Location
Neylands Farm, Grinstead Lane, Sharpthorne, East Sussex, RH19 4HP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Step by Step School Limited's Ofsted rating?
Step by Step School Limited was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Step by Step School Limited?
Step by Step School Limited currently has 36 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Step by Step School Limited take?
Step by Step School Limited caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Step by Step School Limited?
Step by Step School Limited is in Sharpthorne, RH19 4HP, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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