Steephill School, Longfield
Steephill School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Longfield. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Steephill School in detail
Steephill School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Everyone remembers their first impression of Steephill. The genuinely warm atmosphere, close-knit community and beautiful rural setting leave a lasting impression. What sets us apart is the strength of our dedicated staff team, who nurture and educate every child."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, yoga, drama, choir, guitar, STEM, cooking, gardening and sewing.
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 24 pupils (31.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Longfield Rail Station, about 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 37 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Sources: 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 GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
30 June 2026
Regulatory Compliance
7 June 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
26 March 2019
Regulatory Compliance
8 March 2016
Integrated
29 January 2013
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with Steephill School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 Kent is 11 (the median across 711 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
61%
Available places
76 pupils
125 places
49 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Longfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Longfield
Across Kent council
Places available
19,539
Applications
18,644
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
31.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
76
Total Pupils
31
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Steephill School
Questions parents ask about Steephill School
When was Steephill School last inspected?
Steephill School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to Steephill School?
Steephill School has around 76 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Steephill School?
Steephill 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.
How many road collisions happen near Steephill School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Steephill School?
Steephill School is at Off Castle Hill, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7BG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)