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Open, but proposed to closeSecondaryURN 139288

Westbourne Academy

Academy converter · Ipswich · IP1 5JN

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

989

Local authority

Suffolk

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Ipswich, Suffolk, 989 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 38.6%.

Open schools in Ipswich
99
Secondary schools in Ipswich
12
Academies among open schools in Ipswich
63% (62)
Open schools in IP1
16
Secondary in IP1
2
Open schools in Suffolk LA
366
Secondary in Suffolk LA
43

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in IpswichNear IP1

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open, but proposed to close
URN
139288

Location

Address
Marlow Road
Postcode
IP1 5JN
Town
Ipswich
County
Suffolk
Local authority
Suffolk

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
989
Boys / girls
503 / 486
School capacity
1,120
Capacity fill
989 / 1,120 (88%)
Free school meals
38.6%
FSM pupils
381
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Academy trust
ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01473742315
Website
http://www.westbourne.attrust.org.uk

Official links