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
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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).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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