Westbourne Academy
URN: 139288 • Ipswich IP1 5JN
Overview
- Name
- Westbourne Academy
- URN
- 139288
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martin Higgon (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01473742315
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marlow Road, Ipswich IP1 5JN
Summary
Westbourne Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Ipswich, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 1,038 students and a capacity of 1,120. Established as an academy on 1 February 2013, the school is committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports all students in achieving their potential. The academy values cultural diversity, with students and staff representing various backgrounds and speaking 32 different languages, including 30% of students for whom English is an additional language.
The school aims to remove barriers to learning, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who make up approximately 30% of the student body. Westbourne Academy is actively engaged in initiatives to tackle educational disadvantage, as Ipswich has been designated an opportunity area by the Department for Education. The academy focuses on equipping students with essential skills for employment and life, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
Westbourne Academy's ethos emphasizes the importance of preparing young people for adulthood while maintaining a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school strives to transform attitudes and aspirations, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. For more information, visit their website at [Westbourne Academy](http://www.westbourne.attrust.org.uk).
The school aims to remove barriers to learning, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who make up approximately 30% of the student body. Westbourne Academy is actively engaged in initiatives to tackle educational disadvantage, as Ipswich has been designated an opportunity area by the Department for Education. The academy focuses on equipping students with essential skills for employment and life, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
Westbourne Academy's ethos emphasizes the importance of preparing young people for adulthood while maintaining a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school strives to transform attitudes and aspirations, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. For more information, visit their website at [Westbourne Academy](http://www.westbourne.attrust.org.uk).
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Nearby alternatives
- Kesgrave High School (70.0)
- Copleston High School (69.3)
- Northgate High School (68.1)
- Claydon High School (65.8)
- Hadleigh High School (61.5)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1120
- Pupils
- 1038
- Boys
- 543
- Girls
- 495
- FSM %
- 38.70
- Open date
- 2013-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1038 | 543 | 495 | 1120 | 38.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1068 | 559 | 509 | 1120 | 33.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1021 | 537 | 484 | 1120 | 26.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1021 | 537 | 484 | 1120 | 26.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1017 | 533 | 484 | 1120 | 24.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 993 | 508 | 485 | 1120 | 20.30 |
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