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Westbourne Academy

State school · Ipswich, IP1 5JN
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,068 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,068 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Suffolk County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Martin Higgon

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Whitehouse Community Primary School 32 %
Springfield Junior School 28 %
Handford Hall Primary School 11 %
Other 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich 6 %
Castle Hill Junior School 5 %
Dale Hall Community Primary School 4 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
The Beeches Community Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
60
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,068
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Marlow Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 5JN
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Telephone: 01473 742315

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.westbourne.attrust.org.uk

Local authority: Suffolk County Council

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School data & information Westbourne Academy Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN
1,068 Pupil numbers
34 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
32 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
60 Number of teachers
22 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
41.60
LA avg.
43.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.38 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 99 6
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 3
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 205 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 142 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 205 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 3
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Westbourne Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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