Open Other Secondary Mixed

Westbourne Academy

Marlow Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JN
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Westbourne Academy
Ipswich, IP1 5JN
1,038 Pupils
1,120 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
38.70% FSM %
543 Boys
495 Girls
About Westbourne Academy

Westbourne Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,038 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,120. Current headteacher: Martin Higgon.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Suffolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Ipswich
Parliamentary Constituency Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Ward Whitehouse
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Opened 01-02-2013
UKPRN 10040293
URN 139288
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (1)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Arch Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Westbourne Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Westbourne Academy has 1,038 pupils, with a capacity of 1,120.
Westbourne Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Westbourne Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Westbourne Academy is Mr Martin Higgon.
Westbourne Academy is at Marlow Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JN, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Westbourne Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Westbourne Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Martin Higgon
Marlow Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JN
01473742315
www.westbourne.attrust.org.uk
Location
IP1 5JN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139288
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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