Sir Peter Hall School

URN: 149108 • Bury St. Edmunds IP32 7PJ

Overview

Name
Sir Peter Hall School
URN
149108
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
30.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Krishna Purbhoo (since 2025)
Telephone
01284649006
Website
Visit
Address
Airfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds IP32 7PJ

Summary

Sir Peter Hall School, located in Bury St. Edmunds, is a free special school dedicated to supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. With a current enrolment of 56 pupils and a capacity of 80, the school provides a nurturing environment tailored to individual requirements. The school is committed to fostering positive relationships among staff, students, and families, which is central to its ethos.

The curriculum at Sir Peter Hall School is built around the five pillars of wellbeing: Social, Physical, Intellectual, Spiritual, and Emotional, as well as Environmental (Community). This approach ensures that education is adapted to meet the diverse needs of students, equipping them with essential skills for future challenges. The staff is highly trained to support a broad range of needs, including conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Admissions are managed through the Suffolk Local Authority SEND team, and students typically have an Education Health Care Plan identifying SEMH as their primary need. The school aims to provide a supportive and flexible educational experience, enabling students to become confident individuals and responsible citizens within their community.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
9 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
80
Pupils
56
Boys
45
Girls
11
FSM %
62.50
Open date
2022-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 56 45 11 80 62.50
2024-09-11 57 46 11 80 64.90
2023-09-11 80
2022-09-11 80

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