Footsteps Trust
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 12-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | New River Sports Centre White Hart Lane Wood Green London N22 5QW |
| Phone | 02088814050 |
| Reference Number | 141859 |
Footsteps Trust is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness rating of good across all inspected areas. The school provides a nurturing environment where dedicated staff support pupils to develop resilience and confidence. Pupils feel safe and valued, with strong relationships fostered between staff and students that promote positive behaviour and respectful interactions. The curriculum is well-designed to prepare pupils for their future education and careers, and the school is actively working to expand vocational offerings to enhance learning opportunities. Despite these strengths, there are areas for improvement, particularly in the consistent assessment of pupils' understanding during lessons. Although the school has effective systems for identifying students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and provides appropriate support, there is still room for optimizing lesson delivery to ensure all pupils deepen their subject-specific understanding. Overall, the school meets the independent school standards and demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 38 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.05%
Girls: 28.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2016 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Caring and dedicated staff who support pupil needs effectively.
- Positive behaviour and respectful interactions between staff and pupils.
- A curriculum that prepares pupils well for future education and employment.
- Effective support systems for pupils with SEND.
- Strong focus on personal development and well-being.
- Good management of staff well-being and workload.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in checking pupils' understanding during lessons.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 11 | 1 |
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