Step by Step School Limited
School summary
Step by Step School Limited is a notably small independent school in Sharpthorne, East Sussex, with around 36 pupils on roll. Its scale places it firmly among the most intimate settings a family might consider, where every child is easily known by name. The school is mixed and non-denominational, taking pupils from age 11. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and led by Miss Gayle Adam.
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Teaching & academics
With a roll of roughly 36, classes are necessarily small, allowing teaching to be closely tailored to the individual. Entry at 11 is available, so families looking for a measured, personal route through this stage may find the setting suits them well.
Head · Miss Gayle Adam
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A genuinely small, family-scale independent in Sharpthorne, where a tiny roll is the defining feature. Best suited to families who value close attention over the breadth of a larger school.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.