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Sir Peter Hall School
Airfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7PJ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.9 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
56
Capacity
80
Ages
9–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 88% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance is a notable concern, as recent GCSE results show no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school may appeal to families seeking a supportive environment, but prospective parents should consider the academic outcomes carefully.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 1.0 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Progress is communicated
94%
School keeps me informed
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
81%
My child makes good progress
81%
Good range of subjects
81%
My child feels safe
75%
My child is happy
75%
School has high expectations
69%
Good range of extra-curricular
63%
Behaviour is good
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
Mixed Other3.6%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black African1.8%
Location
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52.24818, 0.75326 · IP32 7PJ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN149108
School typeFree schools special
Websitewww.sphschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir Peter Hall School rated by Ofsted?
Sir Peter Hall School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Sir Peter Hall School a good school?
Sir Peter Hall School scores 34.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sir Peter Hall School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sir Peter Hall School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sir Peter Hall School in GCSEs?
Sir Peter Hall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.0. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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