Westbourne Academy Catchment Area
Westbourne Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1038 pupils, and a capacity of 1120 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,038
Pupils
1,120
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Westbourne Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Westbourne Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Westbourne Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Marlow Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JN
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 38.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139288
Other Secondary Schools in Ipswich
If Westbourne Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.
Northgate High School Catchment Area
Community school · IP4 3DL
Ipswich Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · IP3 0SP
Copleston High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IP4 5HD
Hadleigh High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IP7 5HU
Kesgrave High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IP5 2PB
Holbrook Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · IP9 2QX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Westbourne Academy
Is Westbourne Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Westbourne Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1120 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Westbourne Academy? ▾
Admission to Westbourne Academy is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Westbourne Academy cover? ▾
Westbourne Academy is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Westbourne Academy? ▾
Westbourne Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.