Samuel Whitbread Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Shefford, SG17 5QS
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 43% in England
1 of 14 in Central Bedfordshire
Pupils
1,657
Absence
10.6%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | 47.1 | 46.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 51% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 47% | 45% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 | -0.13 | — |
73% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Henlow Church of England Academy · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 36% in England
- Stratton School · 4.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 15% in England
- Edward Peake CofE VC School · 5.0 mi · Not judged
- Fearnhill School · 5.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 21% in England
- The Priory School · 5.4 mi · No rating · Top 43% in England
- The Highfield School · 5.7 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
The neighbourhood
Samuel Whitbread Academy is in Clifton, Meppershall & Stondon (typical home £419,500, crime low).
What is Samuel Whitbread Academy's Ofsted rating?
Samuel Whitbread Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Samuel Whitbread Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Samuel Whitbread Academy is in the top 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.