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Westbourne Academy

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Westbourne Academy

Marlow Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JN

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Pupils
1,038
Ages
11-16
FSM
38.7%
Attainment 8
39.5
Ofsted
Inadequate
Jun 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.8%
Basics 9-5
33.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.5%
EBacc APS
3.37
EBacc 9-5
8.5%
EBacc 9-4
13.0%
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About Westbourne Academy

Westbourne Academy is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.5. The school has around 1,038 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Marlow Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JN | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Westbourne Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2025 — Inadequate
  2. Jun 2024 — Good
  3. Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Westbourne Academy

What is Westbourne Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westbourne Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Westbourne Academy's latest exam results?
Westbourne Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Westbourne Academy located?
Westbourne Academy is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP1 5JN).
How many pupils attend Westbourne Academy?
Westbourne Academy has around 1,038 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Westbourne Academy with other schools?
View Westbourne Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Suffolk.