Westbridge Academy is an alternative provision academy in Ipswich, Suffolk, for children and young people aged 14 to 16.
- Ages 14–16
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 14 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Ms Emily Duque (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Raedwald Trust
- Opened
- 1 May 2016
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Suffolk
- School reference (URN)
- 142808
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Suffolk council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, September 2013; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (April 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in September 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, April 2024).
Contact and getting there
London Road, Ipswich, IP1 2HE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Redstone Hall School Independent · Ages 7–16 0.8 miles
- Stone Lodge Academy Special school · Ages 5–16 1.1 miles
- Chantry Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
By need in Suffolk: Autism (19) · Moderate learning (19) · Speech and language (17) · Severe learning (13) · Hearing (8) · SEMH (6) · PMLD (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Physical (5) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (3)
Questions about Westbridge Academy
How do I get a place at Westbridge Academy?
Places at Westbridge Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Suffolk council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Westbridge Academy take?
Aged 14 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Westbridge Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Westbridge Academy?
London Road, Ipswich, IP1 2HE, in Suffolk.
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