How many pupils does Sir Bobby Robson School have?

Sir Bobby Robson School has 66 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sir Bobby Robson School's Ofsted rating?

Sir Bobby Robson School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023).

How does Sir Bobby Robson School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sir Bobby Robson School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.7 in 2025/26.

Is Sir Bobby Robson School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sir Bobby Robson School is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Sir Bobby Robson School?

Sir Bobby Robson School is located at Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FA.

Sir Bobby Robson School

Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FA

Good

Inspected 14 June 2023

Good

Ofsted

9.7

Attainment 8

8–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About Sir Bobby Robson School

Sir Bobby Robson School is a free school special in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 8–16. It has 66 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.7 (2025/26). 56.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 8–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 66 / 60 (110%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 June 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

56.7%

Free school meals

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

18.4%

Overall absence

47.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

7.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

14.42

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

£47,746

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↓ −£782 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

2.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£32,864

Spend per pupil

£34,424

Income per pupil

65%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FA
Phone: 01473556210
Head Teacher: Ashlee Jacobs
Website: www.sirbobbyrobsonschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sir Bobby Robson School?: Sir Bobby Robson School is a free school special in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 8–16.
How many pupils does Sir Bobby Robson School have?: Sir Bobby Robson School has 66 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Sir Bobby Robson School's Ofsted rating?: Sir Bobby Robson School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023).
How does Sir Bobby Robson School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Sir Bobby Robson School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.7 in 2025/26.
Is Sir Bobby Robson School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sir Bobby Robson School is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Sir Bobby Robson School?: Sir Bobby Robson School is located at Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FA.

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