Step Academy Trust
Step Academy Trust is an academy trust running 19 schools (19 primary) in 8 council areas, including Southwark, Croydon and Sutton.
Of its 5 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (3 outstanding, 2 good).
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 0 of their 7 graded areas were strong or exceptional.
Across its primary schools, 78% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 07612865, incorporated in 2011.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in Step Academy Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Oak Academy | Primary | London | - | KS2 94% |
| Applegarth Academy | Primary | Croydon | Good (2021) | KS2 92% |
| Beddington Park Academy | Primary | Croydon | Outstanding (2023) | KS2 89% |
| Benedict Academy | Primary | Mitcham | - | KS2 95% |
| Breakwater Academy | Primary | Newhaven | - | KS2 81% |
| David Livingstone Academy | Primary | Thornton Heath | - | KS2 90% |
| Gonville Academy | Primary | Thornton Heath | - | KS2 88% |
| Hawkes Farm Academy | Primary | Hailsham | - | KS2 78% |
| Heathfield Academy | Primary | Croydon | - | KS2 92% |
| High Cliff Academy | Primary | Newhaven | Report card: 0/7 strong | KS2 81% |
| La Fontaine Academy | Primary | Bromley | Outstanding (2024) | KS2 94% |
| Park Academy | Primary | London | Outstanding (2023) | KS2 94% |
| Peacehaven Heights Academy | Primary | Peacehaven | - | KS2 80% |
| Telscombe Cliffs Academy | Primary | Peacehaven | - | KS2 70% |
| Thornton Grove Academy | Primary | Hailsham | - | - |
| Tudor Academy | Primary | Croydon | - | KS2 83% |
| Turnham Academy | Primary | London | Good (2022) | KS2 92% |
| Westbridge Academy | Primary | London | - | KS2 87% |
| White House Academy | Primary | Hailsham | - | KS2 77% |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.