Westbourne Academy, based in Ipswich, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Westbourne Academy currently has around 1038 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.3%. other white pupils make up about 15.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (82%) , including 44% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Marlow Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JN |
| Website: | http://www.westbourne.attrust.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01473742315 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Suffolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Martin Higgon |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139288 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1038 |
| Number of Boys: | 543 |
| Number of Girls: | 495 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.30% | 512 |
| Other White | 15.90% | 165 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.00% | 62 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 5.70% | 59 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 43 |
| African | 3.90% | 40 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.50% | 36 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.20% | 33 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 22 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 12 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Junior School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Sports College Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurleston High School Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wolsey School Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 23-25 waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Taylor House , 160 Norwich Road IP1 2PT | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.