Brimsdown · EN3 7XH
Freshsteps is a small, coed independent all-through school located in Brimsdown, North London, serving pupils aged 7–18. With only 59 pupils across the entire school, it offers a highly personalised, boutique-scale education emphasising pastoral care and individualised attention. The school's intimate size allows close staff-pupil relationships and flexible, responsive teaching that adapts to each child's learning profile.
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in small, nurturing environments; those who benefit from individualised learning rather than whole-class pace; children seeking close mentor-style relationships with teaching staff.
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Innova House, Kenetic Crescent, Enfield
Brimsdown
EN3 7XH
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Day fees at Freshsteps Independent school are approximately £7,500 per year (2024/25).
Freshsteps Independent school admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Freshsteps Independent school, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Freshsteps Independent school is a day school in Brimsdown and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Freshsteps Independent school “Outstanding” (2024).
Frequently praised
✓Highly personalised, one-to-one teaching relationships
✓Intimate, family-like pastoral environment
✓Flexible, responsive approach to individual learning needs
Common concerns
!Unvetted by Ofsted; limited external quality assurance or track record
!Extremely small cohort may limit academic and social competition, peer diversity, and wider co-curricular opportunity
!Unproven long-term sustainability and progression pathways