What did Ofsted judge Samuel Whitbread Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Samuel Whitbread Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Samuel Whitbread Academy?

Samuel Whitbread Academy has 1,657 pupils on roll.

What are Samuel Whitbread Academy’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 45.7: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 35.94 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Samuel Whitbread Academy take?

Samuel Whitbread Academy admits pupils aged 13 to 18.

Where is Samuel Whitbread Academy located?

Samuel Whitbread Academy is located in Shefford, SG17 5QS, Central Bedfordshire.

How do I apply to Samuel Whitbread Academy?

Samuel Whitbread Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Samuel Whitbread Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Samuel Whitbread Academy for 2026-27 (Year 9): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Samuel Whitbread Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84% of pupils at Samuel Whitbread Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

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Samuel Whitbread Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Samuel Whitbread Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Samuel Whitbread Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Samuel Whitbread Academy?: Samuel Whitbread Academy has 1,657 pupils on roll.
What are Samuel Whitbread Academy’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 45.7: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 35.94 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Samuel Whitbread Academy take?: Samuel Whitbread Academy admits pupils aged 13 to 18.
Where is Samuel Whitbread Academy located?: Samuel Whitbread Academy is located in Shefford, SG17 5QS, Central Bedfordshire.
How do I apply to Samuel Whitbread Academy?: Samuel Whitbread Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Samuel Whitbread Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Samuel Whitbread Academy for 2026-27 (Year 9): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Samuel Whitbread Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84% of pupils at Samuel Whitbread Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 9), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places were offered at Samuel Whitbread Academy, year by year →

Samuel Whitbread Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Samuel Whitbread Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Samuel Whitbread Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Samuel Whitbread Academy?: Samuel Whitbread Academy has 1,657 pupils on roll.
What are Samuel Whitbread Academy’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 45.7: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 35.94 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Samuel Whitbread Academy take?: Samuel Whitbread Academy admits pupils aged 13 to 18.
Where is Samuel Whitbread Academy located?: Samuel Whitbread Academy is located in Shefford, SG17 5QS, Central Bedfordshire.
How do I apply to Samuel Whitbread Academy?: Samuel Whitbread Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Samuel Whitbread Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Samuel Whitbread Academy for 2026-27 (Year 9): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Samuel Whitbread Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84% of pupils at Samuel Whitbread Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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