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OpenOfsted: GoodURN 147849

Sir Bobby Robson School

Free schools special · Ipswich · IP3 9FA

Ages 8–16 · 60 pupils · Suffolk

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

1.6

Overall absence

22.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-06-14

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-2.30
−20+2
Attainment 81.6
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.0

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence22.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)51.6%
Unauthorised11.2%
Authorised absence
10.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
14.5%
Enrolments in measure
62

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

60 pupils · 60 places

Pupils on roll
60
Boys / girls
58 / 2
School capacity
60
Capacity fill
60 / 60 (100%)
Free school meals
56.7%
FSM pupils
34
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 8–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Unity Schools Partnership
Headteacher
Mrs Ashlee Jacobs

Location

Address
Lindbergh Road
Postcode
IP3 9FA
Town
Ipswich
County
Suffolk
Local authority
Suffolk
District
Ipswich
Constituency
Ipswich
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
61 on roll / 60 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 8–16, in Ipswich, Suffolk, 60 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 56.7%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Ipswich
99
Academies among open schools in Ipswich
63% (62)
Open schools in IP3
11
Open schools in Suffolk LA
366

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Att86.2
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    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Ashlee Jacobs
Telephone
01473556210
Website
www.sirbobbyrobsonschool.co.uk

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