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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Norfolk Local Offer (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Attendance Policy - Parent Summary (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Documents (other)
- 01284 649006 (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Terms and Conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Riverwalk School (51.2)
- Culford School (43.6)
- The Albany (41.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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