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Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.7 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,660
Capacity
1,650
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally, this academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 73% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While 62% of pupils progress to university, only 17% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in supporting high-achieving students. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for secondary education within Central Bedfordshire.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.7 | Top 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 191 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black African0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.03684, -0.31834 · SG17 5QS
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137948
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.samuelwhitbread.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Samuel Whitbread Academy rated by Ofsted?
Samuel Whitbread Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2017.
Is Samuel Whitbread Academy a good school?
Samuel Whitbread Academy scores 54.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Samuel Whitbread Academy in GCSEs?
Samuel Whitbread Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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