Freshsteps Independent school, Brimsdown
Freshsteps Independent school is an independent school for pupils aged 5 to 18 in Brimsdown. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Freshsteps Independent school in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Freshsteps Independent school can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Freshsteps Independent school are Normanhurst School (3.1 miles, selective); Oaklands School (3.7 miles, selective); Alternative Centre of Education (3.7 miles, Good); and Grange Park Preparatory School (3.9 miles).
Normanhurst SchoolOaklands SchoolAlternative Centre of EducationGrange Park Preparatory School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Freshsteps Independent school has an education, health and care plan (55 of 55 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Enfield Lock Rail Station, about 500 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Solar Way (->e), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Freshsteps Independent school stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its January 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Freshsteps Independent school can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Freshsteps Independent school
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Freshsteps Independent school.
- Walker Children's Club410m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 31
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 27 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
46%
Available places
55 pupils
120 places
65 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Brimsdown
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Brimsdown
Across Enfield council
Places available
4,103
Applications
3,975
Got 1st preference
77.0%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Enfield council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
55
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
55
Total Pupils
45
Boys
10
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Freshsteps Independent school
What are GCSE results like at Freshsteps Independent school?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Freshsteps Independent school can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Freshsteps Independent school's Ofsted rating?
Freshsteps Independent school was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024.
Does Freshsteps Independent school meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in January 2024, Freshsteps Independent school met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Freshsteps Independent school?
Freshsteps Independent school has around 55 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Freshsteps Independent school?
Freshsteps Independent school is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Freshsteps Independent school have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Freshsteps Independent school: Walker Children's Club (410m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Freshsteps Independent school?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 27 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Freshsteps Independent school?
Freshsteps Independent school is at Innova House, Kenetic Crescent, Brimsdown, EN3 7XH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)