Steephill is an independent day school which takes pupils from 3½ to 11 years old. It is situated in the beautiful Fawkham Valley area in a quiet lane overlooking the 13th century church. The school was founded in 1935 by Miss Eileen Bignold who established its excellent reputation for high academic standards. In 1990, following the death of Miss Bignold, the School became a charitable trust  administered by a Board of Governors.

The School has built on its early success and has an excellent reputation for academic results. Small classes and high expectations have led to a high success rate for children applying to grammar schools, grammar schools taking the top 10% of children and selective independent schools. Despite being a mixed ability school, in 2010, 91% of the year group passed the 11+. In previous years this has ranged from 75% to 85%.

Steephill School is also keen to promote the arts and has been awarded the SILVER ARTS AWARD by the Arts Council for providing a very high standard and diverse opportunity for the children to take part in all the arts (art, design & technology, drama & music, etc.). The School have been winners and runners up in many categories at the Gravesham Festival in recent years. We have been winners of the recorder section and group choral speaking. Also this year we had lots of winners in solo singing, single choral speaking, piano, ensemble and the choir.

The School is also keen to develop children through sport and play matches against other schools. The children have a large sports field for football, athletics, cricket, hockey, netball and rounders. Short tennis and netball are played on the purpose built court.

Steephill has pleasant grounds, mostly lawn and an integrated orchard. These areas allow for plenty of opportunity to explore nature and to run free at break times.