SecondaryData as of May 2026

Westbourne Academy

Marlow Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JN

A Inadequate-rated secondary school in Ipswich.

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Pupils

1,038

Ages

11-16

FSM

38.7%

Attainment 8

39.5

Ofsted

Inadequate

Jun 2025

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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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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Westbourne Academy

Westbourne Academy is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 133 responses), 30% of parents would recommend this school. 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.

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.

Jun 2025 — Inadequate
Jun 2024 — Good
Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Westbourne Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 133 responses): 30% of parents would recommend Westbourne Academy.

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?

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