Special · RH19 · Sharpthorne

Step by Step School Limited

Independent special · usually LA-fundedThis is an independent special school. Places are usually arranged and funded by the local authority for pupils with an EHCP, not by parental day fees. Contact the school and your council’s SEN team.

Neylands Farm, Grinstead Lane, Sharpthorne, RH19 4HP

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OfstedOutstanding

At a glance

Key published figures for this school.

OfstedOutstanding
Attendance (2024/25)Not published
Attainment (2024/25)–
Roll vs capacityUsually via EHCP / local authority (not parental fees)
Pupils36

Ofsted inspection

Latest outcome

Outstanding

Report published 19 Oct 2025.

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School figures

Published figures for this independent school. DfE England averages are for state-funded schools, so we do not show them here.

Pupils on roll
36
Free school meals
Not published
SEN
100%
EAL
Not published
Attendance
Not published
Attainment
–

Admissions

Roll versus published capacity
Usually via EHCP / local authority (not parental fees)
Published capacity (GIAS)
40
Pupils on roll
36

This is an independent special school. Places are usually arranged and funded by the local authority for pupils with an EHCP, not by parental day fees. Contact the school and your council’s SEN team.

SEN support

SEN %
100%
On-site provision
Special classes

This school is set up for pupils with special educational needs or who need alternative provision. The SEN percentage is usually near 100% by design. Ask the SENCO what support looks like day to day.

Schools near Step by Step School Limited

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Sources and freshness

  • School year for most DfE figures: 2024/25.
  • Pipeline last checked: Oct 2026.
  • Council and England attendance / FSM tables: 2024/25.
  • School figures from DfE / GIAS / Ofsted where published. District averages use other schools in this postcode district. Council and England figures use DfE local authority and national tables for the matching phase.
  • We do not publish school photos. The banner shows initials from the school name.
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