Footsteps Trust, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Footsteps Trust excels at supporting pupils who struggle with behaviour and attendance by combining clear expectations with genuine care and understanding. The school helps pupils develop resilience and confidence through a calm, respectful environment where relationships between staff and pupils are prioritised. Pupils learn important social skills and are well-prepared for their next steps in education and careers through a strong personal development programme.
Key Strengths
- Caring and dedicated staff who create a warm, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported
- Strong behaviour management approach based on building relationships, resulting in a calm atmosphere and respectful interactions
- Effective support for pupils' mental health, emotional well-being and social skills development
- Secure systems for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs
- Structured reading programme helping pupils develop comprehension and fluency
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not consistently check what pupils understand during lessons, limiting some pupils' ability to deepen their subject knowledge
- Need to maximise opportunities to revisit and extend pupils' learning
- School is fine-tuning approaches to inspire pupils' enthusiasm and love of reading
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff skilled at spotting signs pupils may need extra help including mental health support.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips and visits to museums, animal centres and places of worship including local Gurdwara, sporting events, assemblies and presentations from external providers on careers and life skills
Footsteps Trust is an independent school for pupils aged 12-16 who need support with behaviour, attitudes and attendance. The school was judged as Good overall, with effective safeguarding arrangements and strong pastoral support.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
43%
Available places
34 pupils
80 capacity
46 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Haringey
Places available
2,595
Applications
2,242
Got 1st preference
78.7%
Got preferred school
96.9%
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Footsteps Trust
Earlham Primary School
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St Michael's CofE Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
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