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Westbourne Academy
Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.2 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,038
Capacity
1,120
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, this secondary school faces significant challenges, reflected in a low parent satisfaction rate of just 30%. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.7 is above the national average, only 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. The school's low LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be well-positioned within its community, making it essential for parents to consider these factors carefully.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 34% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
Parent View (133 responses)
★★★★★2.2
Good range of subjects
73%
Good range of extra-curricular
65%
My child makes good progress
63%
Progress is communicated
53%
School has high expectations
50%
School keeps me informed
47%
My child is happy
46%
School supports development
39%
My child feels safe
33%
School responds to concerns
32%
I'd recommend this school
30%
Behaviour is good
16%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.3%
White Other15.9%
Other6.0%
Gypsy/Roma5.7%
Mixed Other4.1%
Black African3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Asian Bangladeshi3.2%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.07407, 1.12134 · IP1 5JN
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN139288
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Westbourne Academy rated by Ofsted?
Westbourne Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Westbourne Academy a good school?
Westbourne Academy scores 0.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Westbourne Academy?
Based on 133 Ofsted Parent View responses, Westbourne Academy receives a satisfaction score of 43% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Westbourne Academy in GCSEs?
Westbourne Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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