Samuel Whitbread Academy
Samuel Whitbread Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 13–18, in Shefford, SG17, in the Central Bedfordshire council area. It has 1,657 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (3 March 2023): School remains Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 3 March 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (31 October 2017) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.13 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 46.7 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 48.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 396 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 35.94 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 181 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,657 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 10.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.45% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 5.18% | 2024/25 |
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