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Samuel Whitbread Academy

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford
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Samuel Whitbread Academy

Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5QS

A Good-rated secondary school in Shefford.

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Pupils
1,660
Ages
13-18
FSM
12.4%
Attainment 8
46.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2017

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.4%
Basics 9-5
47.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.6%
EBacc APS
3.87
EBacc 9-5
7.3%
EBacc 9-4
8.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.94
A*-A Grades
23.5%
A*-B Grades
54.3%
AAB+ %
18.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 228 students entered

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About Samuel Whitbread Academy

Samuel Whitbread Academy is a secondary school in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. The school has around 1,660 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Shefford Road, Shefford, SG17 5QS | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Samuel Whitbread Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Samuel Whitbread Academy

What is Samuel Whitbread Academy's Ofsted rating?
Samuel Whitbread Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Samuel Whitbread Academy's latest exam results?
Samuel Whitbread Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Samuel Whitbread Academy located?
Samuel Whitbread Academy is a secondary school in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire (SG17 5QS).
How many pupils attend Samuel Whitbread Academy?
Samuel Whitbread Academy has around 1,660 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Samuel Whitbread Academy with other schools?
View Samuel Whitbread Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Central Bedfordshire.