Westbourne Academy
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
Marlow Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JN
Principal · Mr Martin Higgon
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Key facts
Pupils989Capacity 1,120
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 10 June 2025
TrustAcademy Transformation Trust
Free school meals38.6%
Ofsted
Inspection on 10 June 2025. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
- Personal developmentInadequate
- Leadership and managementInadequate
- SafeguardingEffective
The school was placed in the category: Special measures.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Suffolk council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in SuffolkNearby schools for the same ages
- Ormiston Endeavour Academy1.1 mi
- Westbridge Academy1.3 mi
- Chantry Academy2.0 mi
- Claydon High School2.2 mi
- Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy2.4 mi