Sir Bobby Robson School
URN: 147849 • Ipswich IP3 9FA
Overview
- Name
- Sir Bobby Robson School
- URN
- 147849
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ashlee Jacobs (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01473556210
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lindbergh Road, Ipswich IP3 9FA
Summary
Sir Bobby Robson School, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a free special school catering to students aged 8 to 16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a current enrolment of 66 pupils, the school operates with a capacity of 60, reflecting its commitment to providing individualised support in a nurturing environment. The school aims to create a calm atmosphere where students can thrive, particularly those who have faced challenges in previous educational settings.
The curriculum at Sir Bobby Robson School is ambitious and well-planned, focusing on meeting the diverse needs of its learners. It emphasises the importance of building strong, trusting relationships to support students' emotional and social development. The school also offers a range of interventions and enrichment opportunities to enhance learning experiences.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of the school's ethos, with various workshops and support services available for parents and carers. Sir Bobby Robson School strives to empower students to believe in themselves and achieve their potential, fostering a sense of belonging and personal growth.
The curriculum at Sir Bobby Robson School is ambitious and well-planned, focusing on meeting the diverse needs of its learners. It emphasises the importance of building strong, trusting relationships to support students' emotional and social development. The school also offers a range of interventions and enrichment opportunities to enhance learning experiences.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of the school's ethos, with various workshops and support services available for parents and carers. Sir Bobby Robson School strives to empower students to believe in themselves and achieve their potential, fostering a sense of belonging and personal growth.
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- Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
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- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies & Documents (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Terms and Conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- First Base Ipswich Academy (72.7)
- First Base, Ipswich (72.7)
- Parkside Pupil Referral Unit (60.2)
- University of Suffolk (60.2)
- Westbridge Pupil Referral Unit (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 8 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 66
- Boys
- 63
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- 59.10
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 66 | 63 | 3 | 60 | 59.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 64 | 62 | 2 | 60 | 57.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 58 | 55 | 3 | 60 | 62.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 58 | 55 | 3 | 60 | 62.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 30 | 28 | 2 | 60 | 80.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 60 |
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