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Step by Step School Limited

Neylands Farm, Grinstead Lane, RH19 4HP

Independent special school for ages 4–19 in Grinstead Lane. Mixed intake.

Step by Step School Limited is an independent special school in Sharpthorne, East Sussex, for boys and girls aged 4 to 19. It has special classes and SEN provision for autistic pupils. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2022, with all independent-school standards met.

The school describes itself as a small independent day school for pupils with autism. It says it was founded in 2004 by parents, works across primary, secondary and sixth-form provision, and focuses on five priority learning areas under the motto Building Skills, Maximising Potential.

Ages 4–19 · All-through
36 pupils · On roll
Independent special school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See East Sussex’s deadlines and how to apply →