Westbourne Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Ipswich, Suffolk
Westbourne Academy is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk for ages 11–16 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 10 June 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Marlow Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JN
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Suffolk
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 10 June 2025
Strengths
- “They are polite, friendly and work hard.”
- “Pupils are pleased when there are no distractions so they can get on well with their learning.”
- “Where behaviour is settled, pupils benefit from warm and positive relationships with staff.”
To improve
- “However, learning is frequently interrupted by the poor behaviour of some pupils.”
- “These pupils frequently display disruptive behaviour in lessons and corridors which significantly impacts the smooth running of the school.”
- “This behaviour can be intimidating and leaves some staff and pupils feeling nervous and unsettled.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 July 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 34% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 39.7 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Suffolk.
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- Chantry Academy 2.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Claydon High School 2.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Northgate High School 2.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Copleston High School 3.4 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- St Alban's Catholic High School 3.4 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Ipswich Academy 4.1 mi Requires improvement