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Sir Peter Hall School

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Sir Peter Hall School

Airfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7PJ

Free schools special · Ages 9–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

1.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
1.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

1.0

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/251.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

No published values available for this chart.

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.06
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Sir Peter Hall School

Sir Peter Hall School is a secondary school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 16 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.0. The school has around 56 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Airfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7PJ | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir Peter Hall School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2025 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Sir Peter Hall School

What is Sir Peter Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Peter Hall School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Sir Peter Hall School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 16 responses): 88% of parents would recommend Sir Peter Hall School.
What are Sir Peter Hall School's latest exam results?
Sir Peter Hall School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Sir Peter Hall School located?
Sir Peter Hall School is a secondary school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (IP32 7PJ).
How many pupils attend Sir Peter Hall School?
Sir Peter Hall School has around 56 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir Peter Hall School with other schools?
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