Step by Step School Limited, Sharpthorne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Step by Step provides an outstanding education where every pupil receives individualised support tailored to their specific needs. The school combines excellent teaching with on-site specialist therapy teams, helping pupils not just meet but often exceed their targets. Staff create a warm, secure environment where pupils thrive academically and personally, developing real-life skills they can use every day.
Key Strengths
- Highly personalised, bespoke curriculum closely matched to each pupil's needs and EHC targets
- Expert staff delivery using evidence-based strategies, including applied behaviour analysis, with strong support from onsite therapy teams
- Exceptional focus on reading and mathematics with real-life applications, such as shopping trips to embed practical skills
- Calm, purposeful atmosphere with effective behaviour management and high pupil attendance
- High-quality personal development programme teaching life skills, self-care, healthy living, and online safety
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders and staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Circus skills, role play, football, outdoor learning, gardening, school council
Step by Step School is an independent special school for pupils with autism spectrum disorder aged 4-19, all of whom have Education, Health and Care plans. The school received an Outstanding rating across all areas of inspection.
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
90%
Near capacity
36 pupils
40 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sharpthorne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sharpthorne
Admissions Demand - East Sussex
Places available
5,548
Applications
4,976
Got 1st preference
86.1%
Got preferred school
96.5%
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