Westbridge Academy
London Road, Ipswich, IP1 2HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Westbridge Academy is an alternative provision school in Ipswich for ages 14 to 16. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 September 2013, report published 3 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 April 2024
Pupils join Westbridge Academy having experienced significant disruption to their education. Their views of school are often negative, and their attendance has often been poor. Here, pupils receive an education that is precisely designed to meet their needs. Their aspirations are raised no end. Pupils receive exceptional support and guidance from adults who care deeply about them. This helps them to turn their lives around and get back on track. Pupils said they join the school as a 'nobody' but leave as a 'somebody', as they rediscover their identity, experiencing daily success. Adults take time to get to know the needs of pupils and what makes them tick. Pupils learn a highly ambitious curriculum that is carefully matched to their needs. Adults set high expectations for pupils. Because of the expert guidance from adults, pupils meet these expectations, learn extremely well and return to mainstream education prepared for their next stage. They are guided to take responsibility and behave well. Pupils learn to stay safe and develop essential life skills needed for adulthood through the highly effective personal, social and health education (PSHE) programme. By the time they leave, they are markedly better equipped to succeed in the world.
Pupil numbers and mix
0 pupils on roll, with places for 22
Schools near Westbridge Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| St Christopher's Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| First Base Ipswich Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard |
| Alderwood Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard |
| OA - Suffolk | 12 miles | Ofsted: Good |
School details
- School type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- RAEDWALD TRUST
- Age range
- 14 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Emily Duque
- Phone
- 01473251329
- Address
- London Road, Ipswich, IP1 2HE
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 142808
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.